Does Academic Led Motivation Help with Student Confidence, Attainment and Development of Life Skills?
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| Title: | Does Academic Led Motivation Help with Student Confidence, Attainment and Development of Life Skills? |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Georgiana Burca, Harmeet Bath, Ali Meamar, Lena Becker, Angela Fellingham, Tiffany Gama, Shenoy Rego, Eman Shakir, Karen Whiting, Lizzie Wadsworth, Nadine Wehida, Samar Gad, Sweta Ladwa, Simon Gould, Ahmed Elbediwy |
| Source: | New Directions in the Teaching of Natural Sciences. 2025 20(1). |
| Availability: | University of Leicester Open Journals. University of Leicester Library, University Road, Leicester LE1 7RH, UK. Tel: +44-116-252-2043; e-mail: openaccess@le.ac.uk; Web site: https://journals.le.ac.uk/index.php/new-directions |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 8 |
| Publication Date: | 2025 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Student Motivation, Student Attitudes, Self Concept, Foreign Countries, Teaching Methods, College Instruction, College Students, Student Experience, Sense of Belonging, Educational Attainment |
| Geographic Terms: | United Kingdom |
| ISSN: | 2051-3615 |
| Abstract: | Motivation is a powerful tool. Students who are motivated tend to perform better than students with low self-esteem. Students who are encouraged to be more motivated by academics tend to develop self-determination and engagement (acting out of interest, curiosity, and abiding values) which is linked with academic well-being, persistence, and attainment. This research project uses an online questionnaire to try to understand further how we can utilise student's attitudes to motivate them and instil confidence. Preliminary findings from this project revealed that academic led motivation was critical for a student's course performance, with certain methods of teaching such as problem-based learning, and research informed teaching contributing to the student's enhanced confidence. Praise from an academic resulted in students working much harder. Findings from this project will allow us to suggest methods to enhance student confidence and ensure higher academic attainment in the process. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2026 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1495332 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Motivation is a powerful tool. Students who are motivated tend to perform better than students with low self-esteem. Students who are encouraged to be more motivated by academics tend to develop self-determination and engagement (acting out of interest, curiosity, and abiding values) which is linked with academic well-being, persistence, and attainment. This research project uses an online questionnaire to try to understand further how we can utilise student's attitudes to motivate them and instil confidence. Preliminary findings from this project revealed that academic led motivation was critical for a student's course performance, with certain methods of teaching such as problem-based learning, and research informed teaching contributing to the student's enhanced confidence. Praise from an academic resulted in students working much harder. Findings from this project will allow us to suggest methods to enhance student confidence and ensure higher academic attainment in the process. |
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| ISSN: | 2051-3615 |
