Intrinsic Motivation Discourses focus on events and activities that are driven by interest or pleasure in engaging, rather than by external pressures or rewards. Some consensus has arisen around the assertion that there are at least two common elements to intrinsically motivating tasks, namely self-determination (i.e., the actor chooses to engage) and improvement (i.e., the actor must perceive increased competence through engaging).
Learn More...Neuro-Focused Discourses frame brain function and thought in terms of vibrant complex systems that arise in, are coupled to, and are elements of many and varied other complex forms. Researchers have been seeking to understand educational implications of the brain’s networked structure, its lifelong plasticity, and many other emerging insights.
Learn More...Addictive Learning (2010s) – a positive term referring to learning experiences that are engaging, rewarding, and immersive – that is, highly motivating and enjoyable. The notion often associated with Intrinsic Motivation Discourses and Neuro-Focused Discourses (especially with Dopamine release).
Please cite this article as:
Davis, B., & Francis, K. (2024). “Addictive Learning” in Discourses on Learning in Education. https://learningdiscourses.com.
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