RELATIONSHIP OF INTEREST AND MOTIVATION IN THE EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITY OF STUDENTS

Abstract

The article reveals the relationship of interest and motivation in the educational activities of students. The author proves that it is extremely important for a teacher to understand the meaning of a student’s behavior and motivation. If there is a sense in cognitive activity, educational motivation is formed. Unfortunately, real observations indicate that teachers find it difficult to determine the true motivation of students, as they are most often focused on the problem of knowledge transfer. It is concluded that motivation is one of the leading components in educational activity, which determines its focus and effectiveness. Educational-cognitive motivation, in turn, is a decisive factor in the effectiveness and efficiency of the pedagogical process and is one of the resources of the student’s educational success. Interest is an integral part of motivation, since a correctly set goal and the possibility of achieving it can cause students to become interested in learning, in mastering new knowledge.