I worked together with a Psychology Intern at Brown University who advised me and helped me interpret the writings. Students want to reach their goals. The instructor's way of teaching is very important to the students. Facilitators' positive and nurtering relationship with the students is a main motivator. Conclusions and Implications Students want to learn something in each class.
Some observations show that such experiences are to the students like an epiphany.
These experiences carry over to other students who want to accomplish the same. It gives the students the incentive to work together in the process of learning. Attendance is very much linked to these experiences. The ability to connect with the 'essence of learning' is also the chief motivator for a student to look into the future and envision an employment goal. It transmits hope.