Beth Hennessey - Motivation and Creativity in the Classroom

Beth Hennesey, a psychology professor, shares her journey from teaching elementary school to researching motivation and creativity in education. She highlights the decline in students' motivation and creativity as they progress through school and identifies key factors that hinder these traits. Her research emphasizes the importance of intrinsic motivation for fostering creativity and suggests that many traditional classroom practices are counterproductive. Hennesey advocates for educational approaches that prioritize students' intrinsic interests and passions to enhance motivation and creativity.

What was Beth Hennesey's former profession before becoming a psychology professor?

What concerns did Beth Hennesey have regarding her students' motivation and creativity?

What is the relationship between intrinsic motivation and creativity according to Beth Hennesey?

What are some of the factors that Beth identified as detrimental to intrinsic motivation and creativity?

How does Beth suggest teachers can foster creativity and motivation in their students?