motivating learners
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Motivating LearnersCreating a bond between your
message and their learning
What is Motivation? The drives that move us to do
what we do
People do what they believe is in
their interest
• Could have a positive or negative
result
• Could result in satisfaction with the
ordinary activities we engage every
day
By motivating, we influence what people already want to do
They have signed up for class
They have expressed a need/desire to use
the class for:
• Employment
• Enjoyment
• Improving their quality of life
• Other reasons
Your own level of motivation influences people’s responses
Are you influencing students positively or
negatively?
• Involvement
• Commitment
• Interest
• Passion
• Enthusiasm
• Legitimacy
External Motivation
Rewards
Recognition
Goods
Praise
Other
Internal Motivation
Personal Interest
Fulfillment
Desire
Self-esteem
Sense of Accomplishment
We have to buy into both
Rewarding does not motivate without a sense of fulfillment
Recognition and praise should be provided in honesty
How do we motivate?
Collaboration
Content
Choice
Bad Motivation Methods Fear or Intimidation
Pressure/Anxiety
Lack of Direction
Poor Resources or Available Time
Bureaucracy (Red Tape)
Unclear/Conflicting Goals
Unclear Objectives
Not Valuing Their Contribution
Good Motivation Methods Build self-esteem (complimenting)
Show patience or concern
Ask for input
Appreciate quiet students
Encourage independence
Share your vision for the class
Show that their input is meaningful
Give them something to be excite about
Poor Motivation Tactics
Fear
Incentives (alone)
Constant Competition
Why Fear is Not a Good Motivator
Focuses on avoiding something, not in accomplishing something
The results of fear tactics won’t last
Can backfire
Creates hatred and resentments
Why Incentives Alone are Not Good Motivators
They don’t work over the long haul
Focuses on immediate gratification
Creates a sense of entitlement
You will have to continuously come up with more rewards
They will continue to expect more and more
Personal Growth Motivation is Best
Changes the way they feel about learning
Helps them become more comfortable and therefore, more capable of participating
They acquire a legitimate purpose for attending classes
Plugs into the natural human tendency of looking out for themselves
A Class that is conducive to motivation
Accommodates for their personalities
Is consistent and fair to everyone
The instructor is an example of motivation
Builds a sense of community and support
Creates opportunities for learners to interact with each other and contribute to the class
How to Encourage Personal Growth
Give positive feedback
Let people excel
Recognize their contributions
Ask for their opinions
Encourage independent and continuous learning
Treat mistakes as learning experiences
Provide opportunities for more challenging tasks
In Summary Influence what people want to do in a
positive way
Reward performance to build self-esteem
Motivate using personal growth
Ensure a motivational classroom setting
Encourage learners’ (and your) growth