In this episode, we speak with Kirsti Lonka, an esteemed Professor of Educational Psychology at the University of Helsinki, Finland, and Director of the Research Group of Educational Psychology. As a leading international researcher, Kirsti has published hundreds of scientific papers, books, and articles on a range of topics, including phenomenon-based learning, emotions and motivation, future skills, and happiness and well-being. In this conversation, Kirsti shared her expertise and insights on the complex world of motivation with tips for teachers to motivate their students.
We covered:
Extrinsic and intrinsic motivation
Epistemic emotions and learning
The importance of confusion, interest, curiosity, and meaning
Flow experiences
How teachers can help students spark intrinsic motivation in the classroom.
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