ADAPTIVE LEARNING IN HIGHER EDUCATION AND ITS EFFECT ON STUDENTS’ MOTIVATION

Z. I. GYRYCH V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3028-6524

Keywords: adaptive learning, students’ motivation, personalisation of education, digitalisation, educational technologies, higher education

Abstract

DOI: https://doi.org/10.26565/2074-8922-2025-85-03

Purpose. The article presents a theoretical and analytical study of the effect of adaptive learning on students' motivation in higher education institutions. The purpose of the study is to identify the key components of an adaptive educational environment contributing to increased learning motivation, as well as to formulate recommendations for their effective implementation in educational practice.

Methods. The study is based on the complex of theoretical and analytical methods: scientific and pedagogical analysis, content analysis of contemporary publications, structural and component analysis of adaptive learning models, and methodological modeling of educational scenarios. The source base consists of Ukrainian and foreign scientific works. Particular attention is paid to comparing approaches to adaptive learning in the context of the digitalization of education and the formation of a motivational environment.

Results. The study revealed that adaptive learning has a positive effect on students' motivation, particularly on the development of intrinsic motivation, self-regulation, and academic responsibility. Three key components of adaptive learning with the greatest motivational potential were identified: content individualization, interactive feedback, and digital support for the learning process. It was found that the motivational effect of adaptive technologies is enhanced when technical solutions are combined with pedagogical support. Practical recommendations for the implementation of adaptive learning in higher education have been developed, considering students' motivational profiles, the need for autonomy, and the significance of the learning experience.

Conclusions. Adaptive learning is an effective tool for increasing students' motivation in higher education. Its implementation requires a comprehensive approach including digital infrastructure, methodological support, and teacher training. The results obtained are of practical importance for the development of educational strategies aimed at personalizing learning and improving its quality in the context of digital transformation.

In cites: Hyrych Z. I. (2025). Adaptive learning in higher education and its effect on students’ motivation. Problems of Engineering Pedagogic Education, (85), 41-50. https://doi.org/10.26565/2074-8922-2025-85-03 (in Ukrainian)

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