EDUCATION

In recent years, much research has been conducted on the application of self-determination theory in the context of education. This theory posits that the satisfaction of basic psychological needs for autonomy, competence, and social relatedness is essential to foster intrinsic motivation and student success.

One application of self-determination theory in education is the promotion of self-directed learning among students. Students who are encouraged to make decisions and direct their own learning are more likely to develop intrinsic motivation and pursue goals that are personally meaningful to them. Teachers can promote autonomy by giving students choices, allowing them to plan their own learning, and encouraging exploration and discovery.

Research has also shown that self-determination theory can be applied to improve student motivation and academic achievement. For example, studies have shown that students who have teachers who support their autonomy, competence, and social connectedness have higher academic achievement and are more engaged in their learning than students who have less supportive teachers. Teachers can encourage competence by providing constructive feedback and setting tasks that are appropriate to the students' level of competence. They can also encourage social connectedness by fostering collaboration among students and creating a positive, inclusive environment.

Finally, research has shown that self-determination theory can be applied to foster student persistence in learning. Students who are supported in their basic psychological needs are more likely to face the obstacles and challenges of learning and persevere in their academic journey. Teachers can encourage persistence by providing emotional support and helping students identify strategies for overcoming obstacles.

In sum, recent research has shown that self-determination theory can be successfully applied in the educational context to foster student motivation, self-directed learning, academic success, and persistence. Teachers can play a key role in promoting the satisfaction of basic psychological needs and encouraging intrinsic motivation in students.

Self-determination theory has been widely applied in the context of education to understand students' motivations and promote their engagement and academic success. Some recent examples of research on self-determination theory in the context of education include:

• A study by Vansteenkiste and colleagues (2020) examined the effects of a self-determination theory-based curriculum on the motivation of secondary school students in Belgium. Results showed that the program increased students' intrinsic motivation to learn, as well as their satisfaction of basic psychological needs for autonomy, competence, and social relatedness.
• Another study conducted by Fernet and colleagues (2020) examined the effects of basic psychological need satisfaction on students' motivation and academic achievement in middle school. The results showed that satisfaction of autonomy, competence, and social relationship needs were positively associated with students' intrinsic motivation and academic success.
• A study conducted by Mouratidis and colleagues (2021) examined the relationship between self-regulation and student motivation in middle school in Greece. The results showed that positive self-regulation (i.e., the ability to motivate and regulate oneself) was positively associated with students' basic psychological needs satisfaction and intrinsic motivation.

These studies show that self-determination theory can be an effective approach to understanding and promoting students' motivation and engagement in learning. By supporting the satisfaction of basic psychological needs, educational environments can encourage students' intrinsic motivation and engagement in learning.