Student Motivation Jacklyn Bareis Motivation Intrinsic Extrinsic Intrinsic

Student Motivation Jacklyn Bareis

Motivation Intrinsic Extrinsic • Intrinsic motivation arises from a desire to learn a topic due to its inherent interests, for self-fulfillment, enjoyment and to achieve a mastery of the subject. • Motivation to perform and succeed for the sake of accomplishing a specific result or outcome • Genuine interest • Grade oriented learners

Importance • During adolescence, many students experience a lack of motivation and fail to reach their academic potential • 8% high school drop out rate 3 million • Goals have been shown to influence students’ motivation and engagement – Achievement – Social – Future – Well-being

Importance • During adolescence, many students experience a lack of motivation and fail to reach their academic potential • 8% high school drop out rate 3 million • Goals have been shown to influence students’ motivation and engagement – Achievement – Social – Future – Well-being

Importance • During adolescence, many students experience a lack of motivation and fail to reach their academic potential • 8% high school drop out rate 3 million • Goals have been shown to influence students’ motivation and engagement – Achievement – Social – Future – Well-being

Communication Styles • Assertive Communication – State needs and wants clearly – Communicate respect for students – Speak in a calm clear tone – Feel competent and in control – Do not let students abuse or manipulate you

Interpersonal Communication • It will not be effective to use the linear view at all times Sender Receiver • Interactional view and transactional view Sender Receiver

Use of Technology to Support Collaboration • Computers • Power. Point game show review • Online lectures • Class website or blog

Motivate Your Students

• Give students a sense of control • Create a threat free environment • Change the scenery • Offer varied experiences • Positive competition • Rewards • Give praise when earned • Be excited • Know your students • Help students find intrinsic motivation

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