WHAT MOTIVATES TO STUDY?

INTERVIEW TO EDUTOOL 2011 STARTED STUDENTS

K.Korkealehto, M-S.Kantanen, J.Hautamäki

Hypothesis

Despite of difficulties the studens

continue their studies in Edutool programme

Semi-structured interview

What are the feelings after thefirst academic year?

Research questions can be for example...

Questions

What made you apply for this master programme?- Learning new- Self development- New job opportunities- Too much free time- Money- Master’s degree- Employer’s recommendation- Something else, what

Questions

How have you maintained your study motivation?- Interesting courses- Learning new- Fellow students- Teachers- Ambition- Employer’s demands- Salary- Something else, what

Questions

Have you considered quitting your studies? No Yes

If you answered yes, answer the next questions- Lack of time- Lack of self regulation- Money- Distance to the university- Family reasons- Non finished tasks- Uninterested or unrelevant courses- Something else, what

Questions

Describe your motivation strategy?

Analyses