This article explores the crisis of learning motivation and academic disengagement among college students stuck in majors they dislike, offering actionable strategies to rebuild interest and purpose. Keywords: learning motivation, major interest, college struggles.
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Motivation Theory, Learning Fatigue, Post-Course Reflection: When the Classroom Ends But Thinking Continues
This article explores post-course challenges and nostalgia for learning communities, examining how motivation theory applies (and falls short) in real-world learning. When fatigue sets in, vibrant classroom discussions become our most cherished intellectual resources.
The Courage in Questions: Deconstructing Teacher-Student Dynamics in K12 Education
This article explores the delicate relationship between student questioning behavior and teacher responses in K12 education. We analyze how repeated inquiries affect learning outcomes and provide actionable strategies for healthier classroom interactions, with special attention to university mathematics, frequent questioning, and teacher attitudes.
Debunking the Genius Myth: The Pitfalls of Labels in Education
This article explores the harmful effects of labeling students as “geniuses” within education systems, discussing the psychological pressures on labeled individuals and its impact on their peers.
Bridging the Gap: Interviewing School Counselors to Understand K12 Support
This article explores the critical role school counselors play in K12 education, emphasizing the value of academic interviews by graduate students. It examines the challenges counselors face and offers practical advice for fostering effective communication and collaboration.
Beyond “You’ll Use It Later”: Redefining the Value of Learning Mathematics
When students question “Why study math?”, educators must move beyond practical arguments and forge a connection between mathematics and real life. This article explores the psychology behind these questions and offers actionable strategies to inspire intrinsic motivation in students, improving classroom dynamics and educational outcomes.
