How can you use research and scholarship to inspire student motivation?

As a teacher, you want your students to be curious, engaged, and motivated to learn. But how can you foster these qualities in your classroom? One way is to use research and scholarship as a source of inspiration and challenge. Research and scholarship are not just for academics and experts; they are also for learners who want to explore new ideas, deepen their understanding, and contribute to their fields. In this article, you will learn how to use research and scholarship to inspire student motivation in four ways: by creating a research culture, by designing research-based assignments, by providing feedback and support, and by celebrating and sharing research outcomes.

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1 Create a research culture

To inspire student motivation, you need to create a culture that values research and scholarship as a way of learning. This means that you need to communicate your own passion and curiosity for research, and model how to approach research questions, methods, and ethics. You also need to expose your students to diverse and relevant sources of research and scholarship, such as journals, books, podcasts, blogs, conferences, and seminars. You can invite guest speakers, organize field trips, or assign research reviews to help your students discover the latest developments and debates in their fields.

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Ignacio Malerba

43. Argentino. Master en Gestión de la Información. Founder & Ejecutivo @DArVida. Innovando en educación y seguridad publica mediante Modelos de Procesos IT
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Podes utilizar la investigación y la erudición para mostrar a los estudiantes la relevancia y el impacto de lo que están aprendiendo, así como las posibilidades de aplicar sus conocimientos a problemas reales y actuales. Por ejemplo, puedes presentar casos de estudio, ejemplos o testimonios de personas que han utilizado la investigación y la erudición para contribuir al avance científico, social o cultural. Podes utilizar la investigación y la erudición para fomentar el pensamiento crítico, la creatividad y la curiosidad de los estudiantes, así como para desarrollar sus habilidades metacognitivas y autorregulatorias.

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2 Design research-based assignments

Another way to inspire student motivation is to design assignments that require your students to engage in research and scholarship. This does not mean that you have to assign lengthy and complex research papers or projects; you can also design smaller and simpler tasks that involve research skills, such as finding, evaluating, synthesizing, and citing sources. You can also design assignments that allow your students to choose their own research topics, questions, and methods, based on their interests and goals. By giving your students some autonomy and ownership over their research, you can increase their intrinsic motivation and self-efficacy.

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Lewis De La Cruz

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💡 In the 'Introduction to Biomedical Signals' course, I implement the flipped learning methodology. In this format, students acquire knowledge about the acquisition and processing of ECG, EMG, and EEG. As an integral component of the flipped learning approach, students engage in weekly laboratory practices where they not only apply theoretical concepts but also compare their hands-on experiences and laboratory results with relevant academic literature.

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3 Provide feedback and support

Research and scholarship can be challenging and frustrating for your students, especially if they lack the necessary skills, knowledge, or confidence. Therefore, you need to provide feedback and support that can help your students overcome the difficulties and improve their research performance. Feedback and support can take various forms, such as comments, rubrics, peer reviews, tutorials, consultations, or workshops. You need to provide feedback and support that is timely, specific, constructive, and encouraging. You also need to provide feedback and support that is aligned with your learning outcomes, assessment criteria, and expectations.

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4 Celebrate and share research outcomes

The final way to inspire student motivation is to celebrate and share the research outcomes of your students. Research and scholarship are not only about the process, but also about the product. You need to acknowledge and appreciate the efforts and achievements of your students, and provide them with opportunities to showcase and disseminate their research findings. You can organize presentations, posters, exhibitions, publications, or podcasts to help your students share their research with their peers, instructors, or wider audiences. By celebrating and sharing research outcomes, you can enhance your students' sense of accomplishment, recognition, and impact.

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Daniela Bitner

Professora de Espanhol para ensino Fundamental II e Ensino Médio | DELE Superior C2 | Aulas preparatórias para o ENEM | Aulas preparatórias para o DELE | Aulas particulares e in company | .
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Presentar a los alumnos un feedback positivo es un indispensable para que ellos estén siempre positivamente motivados a seguir buscando el mejor desarrollo individual y colectivo.dentro del aula.

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5 Here’s what else to consider

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Arianny Sánchez

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Trabajar proyectos de investigación y darles libertad de buscar soluciones a ese problema. Como docentes sembramos esa semilla de la curiosidad y luego guiamos para que sean ellos los que investiguen y den con la solución. Al final enseñarlos a la redacción de informes y presentación de su hallazgo en congresos o ferias escolares.

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