The myth of an unmotivated child

What unhelpful assumptions do we make when it comes to children's learning and development? In the first of her mythbusting series, Elizabeth Dear explores the idea of motivation, and gives practitioners tools to evaluate their practice

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Early Years Educator
Published
2026-04-02
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https://doi.org/10.12968/eyed.2026.24.21.19
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Educational and Psychological Assessments
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The myth of an unmotivated child

Elizabeth Dear
Early Years Educator
Educational and Psychological Assessments
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The myth of an unmotivated child

Elizabeth Dear
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Abstract

What unhelpful assumptions do we make when it comes to children's learning and development? In the first of her mythbusting series, Elizabeth Dear explores the idea of motivation, and gives practitioners tools to evaluate their practice

Early Years EducatorVol. 24(21)
Sri Devaraj Urs Academy of Higher Education and Research (IN)
Quality Education
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Educational and Psychological Assessments
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