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Student Motivation and Engagement

Intrinsic vs Extrinsic

Intrinsic motivationthe doing of an activity for its inherent satisfaction

Just for the fun of it

2Intrinsic motivators include

fascination with a subject,

a sense of relevance to life & the world,

a sense of accomplishment in mastering it,

and a sense of a calling to it.

Extrinsic motivation is when a person is motivated by outside factors.

5Extrinsic motivators include

parental expectations, expectations of other trusted role models, good grades

For young children

Intrinsic motivation can be long lasting and self-sustaining however slow to affect behaviour and time consuming

Extrinsic motivators more readily produce behaviour changes and typically involve relatively little effort or preparation.

However Extrinsic motivators can often distract students from learning the subject at hand.

10Motivation is the engine that drives learning. How am I going to motivate my students?

Recipe for success

Recipe for successBe organisedBe enthusiasticBe genuinely caringBe inspirational

Davis 1993

Recipe for successTell me and I will forgetShow me and I will rememberInvolve me and I will understandStep back and I will act.Chinese ProverbRecipe for successBuild on strengths firstBe the exampleChallenge them

Recipe for success

Recipe for successMake it real and relevantMake it safe Offer choices Autonomy

Recipe for successHealthy competitionEnsure successArouse curiosity

Mannika Moo in a Stew

The grumbly mumbly Mannika MooWaddled and wiggled in Waddika Zoo

Gynormous was he As big as a tree

With three mouths to eatAnd five eyes to see

Recipe for successRecognitionRewardsRealistic goals

A practical outworkingPAPER PLANES EXERCISE designed to help participants think about personal goals and commit to them.

The important thing is not so much that every child should be taught, as that every child should be given the wish to learn.John Lubbock