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Motivation: In Learning and Teaching
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Motivation
Motivation defined:
Internal state
Arouses, directs, maintains behavior
Intrinsic / Extrinsic
Locus of causality
Behavioral Approach
Rewards are consequences of behaviors
Incentives encourage or discourage behaviors
Humanistic Approaches
Third force psychology
Emphasis on personal choice
Needs
Self-actualization / Self-determination
Maslow’s hierarchy
See Figure 10.1, Woolfolk, p. 371 and Point
Cognitive Perspective
Focus on thinking
Emphasizes intrinsic motivation
People are active and curious
Plans, goals, schemas, and expectations
Examples of Attribution Theory
Internal locus, stable, controllable:
I am good at studying for multiple choice tests, so I will do well on the next Educational Psychology Exam.
Internal, stable, uncontrollable:
Essay tests are always hard for me, so I won’t do well in American Literature.
Sociocultural Conceptions of Motivation
Emphasizes participation in communities of practice
Legitimate peripheral participation
Relate to authentic tasks
See table 10.2, Woolfolk, p. 376 for a comparison of all four approaches
Lessons for Teachers
Emphasize students’ progress
Make specific suggestions for improvement
Stress connection between effort & accomplishment
Set learning goals for your students
Model mastery orientation