Abstract:

The modern learning environment offers great opportunities for educators and teachers to apply the principles of innovative learning and teaching. In our presentation we analyse some relevant aspects of motivation as analysed in some recent research. The areas of conscious and subconscious motivation; mastery and performance goals, teachers´ role as advisers, and motivation and the learning context will be analysed. We approach the topic through the prism of examining the possibilities for supporting and encouraging student-centred learning, as well as increasing student responsibility in their learning process. The focus is on how individualisation and increased responsibility affect students´ motivation. As an illustrative example of student views on the issue, the results of our study on student motivation and student-centred learning will be presented.

Keywords:

Student centred learning, modern learning and teaching methodology, motivation, individualisation, teacher-student cooperation.