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Vol. 5 No. 1 (2025)
The International "Journal of Academic Research for Humanities"

Research Articles

Effective Strategies for Fostering Innovative Thinking and Enhancing Student Motivation

Published 31-03-2025

  • Sadia Shafi
    • ,
  • Dr. Um-e-Rubab
    • ,
  • Dr. Farkhanda Jabeen

Sadia Shafi
M.Phil. Scholar, Department of Education, Alhamd Islamic University, Quetta Campus, Balochistan, Pakistan

Dr. Um-e-Rubab
Assistant Professor, Department of Education, Fatima Jinnah Women University Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan

Dr. Farkhanda Jabeen
Assistant Professor, Department of Education, Fatima Jinnah Women University Rawalpindi, Pakistan

Abstract

This study investigates the relationship between innovative thinking and student motivation, aiming to identify effective strategies that foster creativity and enhance engagement in educational settings. Utilizing a quantitative research design, data were collected through surveys administered to 322 students from both secondary and tertiary education levels. The survey employed a 5-point Likert scale to assess the effectiveness of different strategies in promoting innovative thinking and increasing motivation. Data analysis included descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, regression analysis, and t-tests to provide robust and clear insights into the relationship between innovative thinking and student motivation. Statistical analyses revealed a strong positive correlation (r = 0.988) between innovative thinking and student motivation, with regression analysis indicating that innovative thinking skills explain 97.6% of the variance in motivation. Findings suggest that integrating creative activities, collaborative group work, and technology-enhanced learning significantly boost student engagement and academic performance. Additionally, institutional support through curriculum redesign and teacher training plays a crucial role in sustaining these positive outcomes. The study underscores the importance of fostering an innovative learning environment to enhance student motivation and prepare them for future challenges. Practically, these results imply that educational institutions should adopt curriculum redesign, focused teacher training, and strategies for community engagement to effectively foster an environment of innovative learning.

Keywords

Innovative, Motivation, Creativity, Strategies, Engagement

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