cues
hed
week 3
notes
topic: chapter 2
Motivation in Learning
What is motivation, and how DEFINITION
does it influence behavior? MOTIVATION
a process by which an individual creates an inner drive to
accomplish goal objectives
it is a stimulus that causes man to act toward a particular
objective where previously there was little or no
attraction to that objective
Bastable, 2004
What are some ways motivation Motivation is the particular art of applying incentives and
arousing interest for purposes of causing a student to
can be applied in education?
perform in a desired way. It means choosing a study
What methods can be used to material and present them in a way that appeals to
motivate individuals? student’s interest and causes them to willingly work and
complete with this sustained enthusiasm
Is motivation a personal trait? De Young, 2003
Why or Why not?
Involves the use of various devices such as the offering of
How does motivation influence rewards or an appeal or desire to excel
goal-directed behavior? Adapted from the Dictionary of Education, 2004
SITUATIONAL: CHARACTERISTICS
A student lacks interest in a Interaction between the individual and the situation
Motivation is not a personal trait but an interaction
subject but becomes highly
between the individual and the situation
engaged after a teacher
introduces interactive Goal Directed Behavior
learning activities. What type Motivation leads to an action that is goal oriented. It leads
of motivation is at play here? to accomplish of organizational goals and satisfaction of
personal needs
A company introduces an
employee-of-the-month
award to encourage
productivity. How does this
relate to motivation?
summary
Motivation is the process of creating an internal drive to achieve goals. It involves applying incentives and
appealing to interest to encourage desired behaviors. Methods like rewards and recognition can help
stimulate motivation. Motivation is not a personal trait but results from interactions between individuals
and situations. It leads to goal-directed actions, fulfilling both organizational and personal objectives.
Situational Answers:
In the case of the student, the motivation is created through engaging learning strategies, making the
subject more appealing.
In the employee example, motivation is driven by rewards, encouraging better performance.
, cues
hed
week 3
notes
topic: chapter 2
Motivation in Learning
What are the main purposes of PURPOSE OF MOTIVATION
motivation? Purpose and Importance
How does motivation stimulate Arouse the desire to achieve a goal
Stimulate action to accomplish a particular objective
action to accomplish objectives?
Cause a student to perform in a desired way
Why is it important for a teacher Arouse interest thereby making as student simply, willingly
to understand motivation in and to complete tasks
learning? Use various incentives such as the offering of rewards or
How does motivation influence a an appeal in order to excel
student’s willingness to complete Stimulate an individual to follow a certain direction
desired for learning
tasks?
What role do incentives play in The purpose and importance of motivation in learning ought
motivation? to be plainly comprehend by the teacher. The essential
points of motivation are as per the following (DeYoung,
How does motivation contribute 2007)
To invigorate and encourage learning activity
to continuous learning and
Learning is a functioning procedure and students should
focus? be propelled and guided towards desirable ends
Persistent and continuous motivation is expected to
Why is readiness to learn enable students to focus on the lessons to be learned
important in the learning A definite motive is valuable in all work for it prepare
process? students to learn
The more the student is ready to learn, the longer their
attention span will be during the activity on hand,. Thus,
SITUATIONAL: the desired goal for the student will be achieved.
A teacher notices that It is important to get the learner into a state of readiness
students lose focus during to learn for it increases alertness, vigor and
long lessons. How can wholeheartedness of learning.
motivation help improve one sure way to operationalize the law of effect is to
assist the learner in achieving ends and purposes which
their attention span?
she desires to attain
A student struggles to
engage with lessons until
they are given rewards for
participation. How does this
reflect the purpose of
motivation?
summary
Motivation helps students develop a desire to achieve goals, stimulates action, and encourages them to
perform in desired way. It enhances interest and willingness to complete tasks by using incentives like
rewards or personal goals. Teachers must understand motivation to effectively guide students towards
active and continuous learning. When students are motivated, they stay focused, engage more deeply, and
retain information longer. Readiness to learn increases attention, energy, and commitment, ultimately
leading to successful learning outcomes.
Situational Answers:
To help students maintain focus during long lessons, motivation can be applied through engaging
activities, goal-setting, and incentives to sustain attention.
In the case of the student responding to rewards, motivation is working as an external stimulus that
encourages participation and enhances learning.
hed
week 3
notes
topic: chapter 2
Motivation in Learning
What is motivation, and how DEFINITION
does it influence behavior? MOTIVATION
a process by which an individual creates an inner drive to
accomplish goal objectives
it is a stimulus that causes man to act toward a particular
objective where previously there was little or no
attraction to that objective
Bastable, 2004
What are some ways motivation Motivation is the particular art of applying incentives and
arousing interest for purposes of causing a student to
can be applied in education?
perform in a desired way. It means choosing a study
What methods can be used to material and present them in a way that appeals to
motivate individuals? student’s interest and causes them to willingly work and
complete with this sustained enthusiasm
Is motivation a personal trait? De Young, 2003
Why or Why not?
Involves the use of various devices such as the offering of
How does motivation influence rewards or an appeal or desire to excel
goal-directed behavior? Adapted from the Dictionary of Education, 2004
SITUATIONAL: CHARACTERISTICS
A student lacks interest in a Interaction between the individual and the situation
Motivation is not a personal trait but an interaction
subject but becomes highly
between the individual and the situation
engaged after a teacher
introduces interactive Goal Directed Behavior
learning activities. What type Motivation leads to an action that is goal oriented. It leads
of motivation is at play here? to accomplish of organizational goals and satisfaction of
personal needs
A company introduces an
employee-of-the-month
award to encourage
productivity. How does this
relate to motivation?
summary
Motivation is the process of creating an internal drive to achieve goals. It involves applying incentives and
appealing to interest to encourage desired behaviors. Methods like rewards and recognition can help
stimulate motivation. Motivation is not a personal trait but results from interactions between individuals
and situations. It leads to goal-directed actions, fulfilling both organizational and personal objectives.
Situational Answers:
In the case of the student, the motivation is created through engaging learning strategies, making the
subject more appealing.
In the employee example, motivation is driven by rewards, encouraging better performance.
, cues
hed
week 3
notes
topic: chapter 2
Motivation in Learning
What are the main purposes of PURPOSE OF MOTIVATION
motivation? Purpose and Importance
How does motivation stimulate Arouse the desire to achieve a goal
Stimulate action to accomplish a particular objective
action to accomplish objectives?
Cause a student to perform in a desired way
Why is it important for a teacher Arouse interest thereby making as student simply, willingly
to understand motivation in and to complete tasks
learning? Use various incentives such as the offering of rewards or
How does motivation influence a an appeal in order to excel
student’s willingness to complete Stimulate an individual to follow a certain direction
desired for learning
tasks?
What role do incentives play in The purpose and importance of motivation in learning ought
motivation? to be plainly comprehend by the teacher. The essential
points of motivation are as per the following (DeYoung,
How does motivation contribute 2007)
To invigorate and encourage learning activity
to continuous learning and
Learning is a functioning procedure and students should
focus? be propelled and guided towards desirable ends
Persistent and continuous motivation is expected to
Why is readiness to learn enable students to focus on the lessons to be learned
important in the learning A definite motive is valuable in all work for it prepare
process? students to learn
The more the student is ready to learn, the longer their
attention span will be during the activity on hand,. Thus,
SITUATIONAL: the desired goal for the student will be achieved.
A teacher notices that It is important to get the learner into a state of readiness
students lose focus during to learn for it increases alertness, vigor and
long lessons. How can wholeheartedness of learning.
motivation help improve one sure way to operationalize the law of effect is to
assist the learner in achieving ends and purposes which
their attention span?
she desires to attain
A student struggles to
engage with lessons until
they are given rewards for
participation. How does this
reflect the purpose of
motivation?
summary
Motivation helps students develop a desire to achieve goals, stimulates action, and encourages them to
perform in desired way. It enhances interest and willingness to complete tasks by using incentives like
rewards or personal goals. Teachers must understand motivation to effectively guide students towards
active and continuous learning. When students are motivated, they stay focused, engage more deeply, and
retain information longer. Readiness to learn increases attention, energy, and commitment, ultimately
leading to successful learning outcomes.
Situational Answers:
To help students maintain focus during long lessons, motivation can be applied through engaging
activities, goal-setting, and incentives to sustain attention.
In the case of the student responding to rewards, motivation is working as an external stimulus that
encourages participation and enhances learning.
