100 Evidence-Based Questions to Unlock Motivation, Build Resilience & Support Academic Thriving
For University Lecturers, Academic Advisors, Student Affairs Professionals, Tutors & Teaching Assistants
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Every question draws from research on academic success predictors including growth mindset, grit, self-efficacy, and wellbeing.
Organized by research-backed domains: Academic Success, Character Strengths, Critical Thinking, Motivation, Engagement, Study Habits, Wellbeing, and Goals.
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Each category addresses evidence-based predictors of academic achievement
Evidence-based predictors of academic achievement including learning strategies, curiosity, grit, and intrinsic motivation.
Virtues from positive psychology that support both academic success and overall wellbeing.
Essential cognitive skills fundamental to deep learning across all academic disciplines.
Growth mindset and self-belief - among the strongest predictors of persistence and success.
When students find meaning and experience flow, they learn more deeply and sustain effort.
Teachable self-regulation skills that dramatically improve academic outcomes.
Student wellbeing is essential for sustained performance. Burnt-out students don't thrive.
Students with clear goals and purpose show greater persistence and achievement.
Practical implementation strategies for different teaching contexts
Use one question as a 2-minute "think-pair-share" to activate prior knowledge, connect content to student experience, or prompt reflection on learning strategies.
Move beyond "Do you have any questions?" to specific questions that uncover learning blocks, build rapport, and support academic coaching.
Post weekly reflection questions in discussion boards, use as journal prompts, or incorporate into asynchronous video modules.
Use questions diagnostically to understand what's really happening - is it study skills? Motivation? Stress? Life circumstances?
Challenge students to think more deeply about their learning process, purpose, and long-term development beyond grades.
Guide conversations about course selection, major choice, career planning, and navigating academic challenges.
Every question is grounded in evidence-based frameworks
Personal qualities like grit, curiosity, perseverance, and self-regulation that predict success
Beliefs about intelligence and the capacity to develop abilities through effort
Thinking about thinking as a foundation for strategic learning
Evidence-based approaches to studying and skill development
Stress management and work-life balance as foundations for sustained performance
Understanding why studies matter as a driver of persistence
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