Self-Determination Theory and Mindfulness

Dr. Betsy Ng is a researcher and lecturer who has been actively involved in education research since 2009. To date, she has over 70 peer-reviewed articles and conference paper presentations. She is also the lead editor for one Springer book and sole editor for three Springer books. Her areas of expertise include motivation and lifelong learning. She also has research interests in adult learning, gerontology, and mindfulness research. She serves as a guest editor and reviewer for numerous academic journals and conferences including Learning and Individual Differences, Learning and Motivation, and American Educational Research Association. She is currently involved in several projects as a principal investigator and co-investigator, with a total grant funding of over S$2.1 million. Dr Leng Chee Kong has variously been a school-teacher, a teacher-educator and an educational researcher. Her research interests include mindfulness and motivation in learning. She is a strong believer of self-determination as the energiser, driver and staying power in the many things people do. She is curious about the application of Self-Determination Theory in a myriad of settings. She is particularly interested in exploring the conditions under which self-determination can be nurtured such as through mindfulness practices.