a primer on motivation
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Primer on Motivation explaining concepts of L(m)CAP, Deci and Ryan's Self-Determination Theory, Vallerand's hierarchical theory of Motivation, and the implications for LMS (with gamification elements) design and other T&L approaches.TRANSCRIPT
A PRIMER ON MOTIVATIONSQSS Professional Sharing Day 2014
L(M)CAPAssessme
nt
PedagogyContent
Autonomy
Competenc
e
Relatedness
LEARNER
Motivation
TYPES OF MOTIVATION
Positive/Extrinsic•Test/Exam Grades•Gamification
Positive/Intrinsic•Motivated by curiosity and inate interest in the activity
Negative/Extrinsic•Detention•Calling Parents•Conduct Grades
Negative/Intrinsic
SELF DETERMINATION THEORY
• Inherent enjoyment of task
Intrinsic
• External Demand/Reward (E.g. grades) tied to Sense of Self
Introjected/Identified/Integrated Regulation
• External Demand or Possible Reward
Extrinsic
BASIC PSYCHOLOGICAL NEEDS THEORY
Autonomy
Choice
How to do this within a MOE prescribed
curriculum, standardised high stakes assessment
and a fixed timetable?
Competence
Mastery
How to encourage positive reinforcement, matching of perceived
skill (teacher beliefs)/challenge,
clear and immediate feedback?
Relatedness
Interaction with,
Connectedness to, Care for
others
How to create real learning
experiences in an environment
of care?
3 LEVELS
Global
Contextual
Situational
Motivation can move both from global to situational and from situational to
global.
How can we think about extending situational
interest (e.g. in soccer, in computer games) to global motivation (for academics,
skill building?)
COURSEMOLOGY – EXTRINSIC MOTIVATION•Progression Dynamic (Levels, Achievements)•Status (Leaderboard)•Appointment Dynamic (Bonus points for Trainings/Missions)•Epic Meaning (“Story”)•Behavioral Momentum (Persistent “Game World”)
Gamification
COURSEMOLOGY – INTRINSIC MOTIVATION•Wide variety and number of trainings/missions•Flexible time to complete tasks•Side Quests
Autonomy
•Reward for effort/Low risk of failure•Matching of Perceived Ability to Perceived Challenge (Trainings vs Missions)•Immediate Feedback
Competence
•ForumRelatedness
OTHER WAYS – INTRINSIC MOTIVATION
•In-Class (Extension activities, Student Choice in Use of Technology and Artifact to Demonstrate Understanding)•Subject Choices, Enrichment, CCAAutonomy
•Iterative and Ipsative Assessment•Peer and Self AssessmentCompetence
•Matching Passion with Content•Teaching Others (Tutorial Relationships)•Real Assessment
Relatedness
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