Ozgur Bolat⁠

In this episode of Trending in Education, host Mike Palmer is joined by ⁠Dr. Ozgur Bolat⁠, associate professor of educational science and author of ⁠The Reward Trap: Why Rewards Backfire and the Real Science of Motivating Kids⁠. Dr. Bolat shares his journey from seeking external validation to decoding the science of intrinsic motivation, offering practical strategies for parents and educators looking to move away from quick-fix rewards and build lasting resilience and internal drive in children.