Bringing Out the Best in Students
Once upon a time, Professor John Wang was a teacher’s proverbial nightmare. Attending school and doing well in exams were not his priorities. But today, he is a leading researcher in learner motivation...
View ArticleTeaching for Success
A successful student is a motivated one. We find out from a group of Senior Teachers how they use differentiated instruction to help all students stay motivated. All learners like the taste of success,...
View ArticleMotivated from Within
In learning, half the battle is won if your students are intrinsically motivated. Through their involvement in a research project, two teachers learn how they can help their students stay motivated...
View ArticleSituational Interest and Learning
Students tend to be more engaged if what they are learning is related to their personal interests. But what if there is a way to get them interested in just about any topic? The key lies in something...
View ArticleLearn Positively!
The different ways in which students are motivated can affect their learning experience. An NIE research team is looking into how teachers can help students turn potential negatives into positives....
View ArticleCreating a Good Learning Environment
For teachers, creating a learning environment where students become self-motivators requires some thought and time, but the students will enjoy the lessons more, and work harder too. “Teachers, being...
View ArticleFrom Theory to Practice
The Motivation in Educational Research Lab in NIE was set up to look into motivation and learning. We find out how their researchers are working to translate theory into practice for teachers....
View ArticleMotivating Learners of Today
Motivation drives all that we do, including learning. We ask NIE Director Professor Lee Sing Kong how teachers can motivate students through their pedagogy, professionalism and passion. Professor Lee...
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