JW.ORG^® Offers Five Tips to Generate Academic Motivation

(中央社訊息服務20240124 10:27:02)The International Day of Education, observed on Jan. 24, 2024, was adopted in recognition of the key role education plays in “building sustainable and resilient societies.”

Jehovah’s Witnesses believe that a successful education can help a student take their place in society as a well-balanced individual.

“We feel that learning should be taken very seriously,” said Johnson Jan, local spokesperson for Jehovah’s Witnesses. “The years spent at school prepare children for the responsibilities they will take on in life. Core subjects like math, Mandarin, history, and science are vital for a child to become a mature adult.”

There are various obstacles a student may face in receiving a basic education. Thus, success is dependent on having the tools to overcome those obstacles.

Tzi Ying a student from Pingtung says: “I don’t like studying, but I apply myself in school because I know that Jehovah God wants me to do my best as a student.”

The October 2012 issue of Awake! magazine, published by Jehovah’s Witnesses, is titled “How to Succeed at School.” Five keys, based on Bible principles, are outlined for students to follow:

1. Get Motivated.

2. Get Organized.

3. Get Help.

4. Stay Healthy.

5. Have a Goal.

A student surnamed Lin from Tainan states: “The suggestions in the article are very practical. Set clear learning goals and then focus on your chosen subjects. It’s also important to develop organizational skills; setting a study schedule is a good way to keep your learning progress organized. I also try to give myself motivation for learning, for example, I feel motivated to read the Bible because it helps me learn more about God. Of course, there will inevitably be problems while studying, so it’s important to have a humble attitude and to be willing to ask others for advice. Most importantly, good health is central to effective learning; adequate rest, a healthy diet and exercise are all necessary.”

Parents, too, play a critical role in their child’s success. Jehovah’s Witnesses feel that their children are better served when parents cooperate with educators taking an active, helpful interest in their children’s education.

The student surnamed Lin said: “When the time to choose my major came, my mom sat down with me to discuss my choices. We looked up information and made a chart to help me evaluate whether the subjects I’d chosen were suitable for me or not. I also prayed to Jehovah God many times, asking him to help me make good decisions.”
 
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Johnson Jan
Director of Communications
Email：hzhan@jw.org
Phone：0913 055 307