This study examines metamotivation--the beliefs and processes that allow for flexible regulation of motivational states to achieve desired outcomes. We investigated (1) metamotivational knowledge across grade levels, (2) the cultural and developmental generalizability of the metamotivational knowledge and performance association, (3) the role of…

This study explores what motivates elementary school teachers to integrate agriculture into their curriculum and instruction. Additionally, it discusses the barriers teachers face to integration and what agricultural organizations can do to assist teachers. This mixed-methods study began with an online survey of teachers who had previously…

The rapid adoption of generative artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots, particularly ChatGPT, among university students reflects significant changes in the teaching and learning process. This study examines the usage patterns, motivations, and attitudes of 974 university students who use generative chatbots in academic settings. Results indicate…

Generative AI technologies are rapidly transforming educational practices, creating both opportunities and challenges for teacher-preparation programs. As these advanced tools become increasingly prevalent in classrooms, understanding the factors that influence pre-service teachers' acceptance and adoption of such technologies has become…

Educator identity, motivation, and self-efficacy have been shown to positively impact clinical educator performance and perseverance in work-integrated learning contexts. Little is known about the impact of these constructs in the physiotherapy profession. A scoping review was conducted to identify instrument(s) to assess these constructs in…

The inability of vocational electrical technology (VET) students to transit from school-to-work after graduation shows that the practical skills needed for employability are far from being achieved. This has caused an increased unemployment rate among VET students. Hence, this study ascertained the relationships between problem-based intervention…

Pharmacy postgraduates are an indispensable force for conducting research in pharmaceutical science and technology. However, how they conduct academic research and perceive academic misconduct has remained underexplored. This study aims to investigate the perceptions of Chinese pharmacy postgraduates on academic research and academic misconduct.…

The rapid advancement of technology has presented marginalized communities in libraries with numerous privacy and security challenges. Many researchers have emphasized the importance of Privacy-Enhancing Technologies (PETs), suggesting that these technical solutions can effectively assist users in safeguarding their personally identifiable…

The multiple methods study was utilized to determine the following: (1) the relationship between reading/special education teachers' instruction of processes designed to engage readers in thinking about what they read, (2) students' use of the processes, and (3) comprehension development. This was followed by qualitatively examining performance…

Despite significant progress, literacy programme implementation in Cambodia continues to face challenges concerning inactive learning participation, irregular attendance and dropout. Learners' motivation to engage in learning literacy, and the barriers that prevent them from doing so, are not adequately researched. This mixed-methods study aims to…

Discussion has become a crucial method of interactive learning in online collaborative environments. This study aims to identify the impact of different task motivation compositions and learning scaffolding on attention, learning performance, and behavioral patterns. The 90 Chinese undergraduate and graduate students (M[subscript age]=20.38,…

Classroom instructors regularly incorporate competitive activities into classroom instruction to increase student engagement and interest. However, research has identified negative impacts associated with competition in the classroom, bringing the efficacy of these activities into question. Further complicating the question of efficacy is the…

Self-management is important for people coping with chronic diseases. The self-determination theory (SDT) emphasizes the role of healthcare professionals' (HCPs) (de)motivating interaction styles in either supporting or thwarting patients' self-management behavior. Since developing (de)motivating interaction styles starts during education, this…

In England, motivation for language learning is low, especially for learning German at high school, with potentially negative educational and societal implications. Previous research has tended to overlook the relevance for low motivation of social factors such as negative messages in public discourse (Krüsemann, H. 2018. "Language learning…

This study examines the manifestations and mediating factors of agency for research among four Chinese university foreign language teachers through an activity theory lens. Using a multiple case study approach, data from interviews, journals, documents, and profiles were analyzed via the constant comparative method. Findings reveal teacher agency…