Bill Gates posted a blog where he shared reflections on the teachers who shaped him. After reading his experiences with five teachers from grade one through university, I posted this comment: “What’s really important is that all these teachers had a special, unique approach. Though different, they all connect to a belief in learners and a […]

Research informs us that when tackling tasks that are more complex, success is more likely to occur from intrinsic rather than extrinsic motivation. How can teachers and parents support learners in building self-determination?  What are the environments that nurture intrinsic motivation leading to increased engagement, persistence, and satisfaction in students’ learning journey? “The Puzzle of […]