IDC theory: interest and the interest loop

• Main Authors: Wong, Lung Hsiang, Chan, Tak Wai, Chen, Wenli, Looi, Chee Kit, Chen, Zhi Hong, Liao, Calvin C. Y., King, Ronnel B., Wong, Su Luan
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: SpringerOpen 2020
• Online Access: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/38101/1/38101.pdf; http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/38101/; https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s41039-020-0123-2

Numerous studies have shown that learning is enhanced when students show interest in the subject matter. However, educators continue to grapple with the challenges, or simply do not recognize their potential roles, in the development of students’ academic interest and interest in learning in general...