MOTIVATION

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MOTIVATION
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Aims

• To increase awareness of the nature of motivation

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Aims

• To increase awareness of the nature of motivation
• To increase understanding of self-motivation and
  its implications for learning

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Aims

• To increase awareness of the nature of motivation
• To increase understanding of self-motivation and
  its implications for learning
• To be aware of how schools can develop
  self-motivation amongst learners

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Introductory Questions

• Think of an activity or a situation where you are
  highly motivated. Describe how you feel.

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Introductory Questions

• Think of an activity or a situation where you are
  highly motivated. Describe how you feel.
• What kinds of things influence your degree of
  motivation at work?

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Introductory Questions

• Think of an activity or a situation where you are
  highly motivated. Describe how you feel.
• What kinds of things influence your degree of
  motivation at work?
• In what ways do we try to promote high levels of
  motivation in learners?

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Information Movie
Self-motivation
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Key Points

• Motivation is the desire and willingness to
  achieve some form of outcome or goal.
• There are 2 distinct forms of motivation -
  intrinsic and extrinsic motivation
• Extrinsic motivation occurs when young people are
  influenced by goals, expectations and incentives
  identified by someone else

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Key Points

• Intrinsic (self) motivation occurs when the
  individual determines his or her own goals and
  expectations.
• Self-motivation is a much more powerful driver of
  learning and achievement in young people
• We are born with an intrinsic motivation to learn

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Key Points

• As children get older, their expectations of
  success tend to decline in the face of repeated
  setbacks and disappointments
• Motivation and achievement are closely linked
• Good quality feedback boosts self-motivation

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Key Points

• Celebration of success increases motivation and
  self-confidence
• Praising effort boosts self-motivation
• Creating a fertile classroom climate is essential
  for building self-motivation
• Self-reliance is fostered by encouraging learners
  to find solutions and develop skills by
  themselves

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Key Points
Three motivational drivers in schools

• Affiliation - feelings of belonging
• Agency - confidence in ability to learn
• Autonomy - empowerment of learners to make
  decisions

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Key Points
Three states that demotivate learners

• Alienation
• Anxiety
• Apathy

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Perspective Movies
About Motivation Alan Mclean The Three As of
Motivation Alan McLean Learned Optimism Carol
Craig
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Information Movie
Building self-motivation
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Key Question
To what extent do we make use of intrinsic and
extrinsic motivation in our school?
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Key Question
To what extent does our school or department
provide opportunities for pupils to set personal
challenges and goals?
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Key Question
To what extent do we ensure the motivational
climate is inclusive?
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Key Question
To what extent do we provide learners with
opportunities to reflect on success?
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Key Question
To what extent do we make use of positive
language in providing feedback?
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Key Question
In what ways do we encourage learners to identify
barriers to their learning?
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Key Question
To what extent can we recognise affiliation,
agency or autonomy influences in our classrooms?
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Key Question
To what extent do these principles of motivation
apply to school staff?
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Illustrative Movies
Motivation whole school approach to
motivation Motivation inspiring young people to
be motivated
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Action Planning
In what ways can we build higher levels of
motivation amongst learners?
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Action Planning
In what ways can we build higher levels of
motivation amongst learners? In what ways can we
build higher levels of motivation amongst school
staff?
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Action Planning
What practical steps can we take to achieve
higher levels of motivation amongst learners and
staff?
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