“The main object is to find a method by which teachers teach less but learners learn more” (John Amos Comenius, a 16th Century scholar). The default mode in teaching and learning is the traditional face-to-face, teacher centered method. But studies indicated this method is not effective in promoting learning. It’s always revealing to see how … Continue reading Forget the “default model”: Collaborative learning- it works

Malone and Lepper, (1987) explained seven factors that affect intrinsic motivation. The seven theories are categorized in to two major parts: individual motivation and interpersonal motivation. Individual motivation includes, challenge, curiosity, control and fantasy. The interpersonal motivation comprises three parts, namely cooperation, competition and recognition. Detailed explanation of the seven parts is reported by Malone … Continue reading Intrinsic motivation and TBL