It’s not exactly news that motivation is the requirement for learning and one of the key elements of teaching – but still, many teachers struggle to motivate their students effectively and in the long term. So, first, let’s do a quick recap of what motivation actually is: in general, motivation can be described as “the force […] to initiate behavior” (Petri et al.). Especially in school or university, most of the actions related to learning are goal-oriented, need effort and persistence, and distractions must be avoided. Motivation is the focus that keeps you on track. It’s the answer to the question “