As we’ve noted before, engagement is a vital component in most educational settings. In fact, it’s often the single most influential factor in promoting student achievement.
Motivational experts at the American Educational Research Association recently discussed three possible myths related to engaging students. Their findings were interesting to say the least.
In addition, the link above also includes a brief summary of a meta-analysis by Carlton Fong of Texas State University. Fong identified several ways that students can control their own motivation.
Look for more on this important topic in the future …