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Motivation & Social Learning: Motivation in the Modern ELT Classroom

Motivation & Social Learning: Motivation in the Modern ELT Classroom

Update: 2025-11-17
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In this opening episode of our series on Motivation and Social Learning, Ben is joined by ELT experts Fiona Mauchline, Nick Thorner and Ed Dudley to explore the evolving nature of learner motivation in today’s digital-first world.

 

Drawing on personal teaching experiences and research insights, the conversation delves into intrinsic vs. extrinsic motivation, the impact of dopamine-driven apps like Duolingo, and the challenges of sustaining engagement over time. The panel also reflects on how motivation is not just internal but deeply social, and how teachers can foster it through purposeful interaction and classroom design.
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Motivation & Social Learning: Motivation in the Modern ELT Classroom

Motivation & Social Learning: Motivation in the Modern ELT Classroom

Oxford University Press ELT