This study explores how incorporating a national-cultural approach can foster methods for stimulating students’ educational initiatives in higher education. By focusing on cultural values, traditions, and communal practices, educators can tailor instructional strategies that resonate with learners’ backgrounds and identities. A mixed-methods research design involving surveys, focus group discussions, and classroom observations was utilized to identify effective strategies and the extent to which a national-cultural lens contributes to student motivation and engagement. Preliminary findings suggest that methods emphasizing culturally relevant content, experiential learning, and community-based projects significantly enhance learners’ willingness to participate and lead new initiatives. The inclusion of traditional arts, oral histories, and familial educational customs further enriches the learning environment, building strong connections between academic content and real-life social contexts. This article presents the methodology, results, and broader implications of adopting a national-cultural approach, offering recommendations for educators and policy makers seeking to strengthen students’ educational initiatives.

National-cultural approach, educational initiatives, student motivation

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