Children focus on tasks up to 30% more when teachers praise them. It appears when dealing with children that the carrot wields more power than the stick. Turns out, children focus on tasks up to 30% ...

In education, motivation plays a crucial role in determining the level of engagement, enthusiasm, and achievement of both ...

Middle school marks the transition from late childhood to early adolescence. Developmental psychologist Erik Erikson describes the transition as a shift from the Industry vs. Inferiority stage (ages 6 ...