Hidi Zsuzsa

Torontói Egyetem

Karikó Katalin

Pennsylvaniai Egyetem
Szegedi Tudományegyetem

Suzanne E. Hidi: How to motivate students to engage and learn? The role of interest and rewards.

The significance of motivation in human functioning and performance is well established. In her presentation, Hidi will discuss the role of motivation specifically within educational settings. She will consider the impact of interest – a dynamic affective and cognitive motivational variable - on attention, engagement, and learning. She will also compare interest with curiosity, highlighting similarities, differences, and the distinct forms of engagement they foster. Since translating educational and psychological research into practice is often challenging, Hidi will discuss the practical implications of these concepts for educators. She will then turn to the role of rewards, addressing the distinction between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation. Drawing from neuroscientific research, she will argue that these two types of motivations are additive rather than contrasting constructs. Finally, Hidi will conclude her talk by presenting evidence on the critical role of the "self" in shaping how individuals process information, act and remember, and will suggest ways in which educators could benefit from recognizing this role.