About the webinar
Understanding what drives learners to engage, participate, and achieve their goals is crucial for creating an effective and supportive learning environment.
This webinar by Blessing Epum delves into the psychology of learner motivation, exploring the key factors that influence learner engagement and participation. Blessing examines the role of intrinsic motivation, autonomy, competence, and relatedness in fostering a love of learning and promoting academic success. We will also discuss the impact of extrinsic motivators, such as rewards and grades, and explore strategies for minimizing their negative effects.
Through a combination of research, case studies, and practical examples, this webinar provide educators with a deeper understanding of learner motivation and equip them with the skills and strategies needed to create a motivating and supportive learning environment.
About the speaker
Blessing Epum is one of the British Council’s social media consultants for Sub-Saharan Africa where she moderates posts on the Telegram Teachers CoP and the English Connects Teacher-educator CoP. She is passionate about enhancing the literacy skills of young learners in Africa and has pioneered a free virtual reading club for learners across Africa and Asia. She is also a strong advocate of home-school collaboration and has created platforms aimed at uniting the home and school by organising frequent webinars and conferences for both teachers and parents. She is currently the Head of Academics, Curriculum and Assessment in the school where she works in Lagos, Nigeria. She is passionate about digital literacy and currently running her Masters degree at the prestigious Nexford University where she is enrolled as a student in the Digital Transformation program.
Date recorded
Saturday 12 April 2025