DEVELOPMENT OF STUDENTS’ MOTIVATION TO IMPLEMENT EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES IN A MODERN UNIVERSITY

Abstract

Based on the analysis of the authors’ relevant experience, as well as scientific and methodological literature data involvement, the persons studying in modern Russian universities motivation to implement learning activities most characteristic features are established. For this purpose, the evolution of the higher education system and its state in the modern period are traced. On this basis, the necessity of intensifying the learning motivation formation process is proved. The content of the term “motivation” is revealed and the main components that make up its structure are investigated. The main factors determining the motivation of students are characterized. The article also touches on the topic of influence of this phenomenon on educational activities and results. Necessary transformations in the field of organization of the educational process related to the phenomenon under consideration are studied. The authors identify the most progressive ways to increase students’ motivation to study. A method of controlling its formation is also proposed.