EXPLORING EMOTIONAL MOTIVATION IN PANDEMIC-ERA ONLINE EDUCATION: THE CASE OF JAWAHAR NAVODAYA VIDYALAYAS

The historic shift from traditional classroom learning to digital learning during COVID-19 pandemic brought radical changes in students’ academic experience. The research paper studies how the transition to digital education motivated the students in learning, particularly in secondary educational institutions like Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs). Drawing on psychological theory and empirical research, the study explores intrinsic and extrinsic motivation factors, the role of digital tools, challenges to social isolation, and issues related to access and participation problems. It concludes with suggestions to foster motivation in subsequent digital or blended learning environments. In the paper, the researcher presents an in-depth analysis of contribution of Navodaya Vidyalayas to the society. It reviews existing data and literature on the outputs particularly associated with these institutes contributing in delivering the quality education. Many students aspire to achieve the academic excellence, yet this goal to achieve is quite out of reach for the students of remote poor rural but bright students of India. Established in 1986, Jawahar Navodaya Vidayalaya represents a novel institutional setup by the Government of India. These institutes emerged to provide equitable education to the deserving students of unserved regions. Besides promoting academic excellence, the mission of JNV is to uphold social justice for the students of remote and rural areas and helping them in realizing their potentials and skills, henceforth improving their quality of life.