INTEGRATING MOTIVATION STRATEGIES WITH PROBLEM-BASED LEARNING, GAMIFICATION, AND DIGITAL PEDAGOGY TO ENHANCE STUDENTS’ CREATIVE ENGAGEMENT
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This study investigates the integration of motivational strategies with problem-based learning (PBL), gamification, and digital pedagogy to enhance students’ creative engagement in higher education. Drawing on established motivational theories, including those proposed by Lev Vygotsky and Edward Deci, the research explores how intrinsic and extrinsic motivation can be effectively aligned with innovative teaching methodologies. A quasi-experimental design was employed involving two groups of undergraduate students: a control group exposed to traditional instruction and an experimental group taught through an integrated model combining PBL, gamified elements, and digital tools. The findings indicate a statistically significant improvement in students’ creative thinking, engagement, and problem-solving abilities in the experimental group. The study concludes that the synergy between motivation strategies and digital pedagogical approaches creates a dynamic learning environment that fosters higher-order thinking skills and learner autonomy
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