1. MOTIVATION A model for understanding why we do things

2. First, lets clarify some common terms:  Internally motivated  Externally motivated  Intrinsic motivation  Extrinsic motivation

3. Having a model of motivation gives us a framework to examine and think about it. It also might act as a framework for analysis of motivation problems. Exploring the Basic model

4. Levels of motivation:  Intrinsic motivation  Integrated regulation  Identified regulation  Introjected regulation  External regulation  Amotivation

5. All of the previously described levels of motivation are directed toward an action. Is it possible to be negatively motivated? For consideration

6. The level of motivation does not necessarily seem to reflect the strength of the motivation. What does? For consideration

7. Needs Self actualization Esteem, approval Love, belonging, affiliation Security, stability, freedom from fear Basic Physiological Needs

8. There seem to be other needs that move us, other than those listed by Maslow. For consideration

9. There seem to be other needs that move us, other than those listed by Maslow. The most relevant to educators: Curiosity – the need to learn For consideration

10. Is it possible to have more than one type of motivation for a single action? For consideration

11. Are we always conscious and purposeful in undertaking our actions? For consideration

12. Have you ever done something purely based on emotion, without any real need of any sort…based on emotion? For consideration

13. Problem Solving – filling in the matrix Putting the model to use

14. Curriculum Design Putting the model to use

15. Curriculum Design Lessons from sport psychology suggest maximal intrinsic motivation when external pressures are minimized, when students are offered true choice, when they are given empathic support, optimal challenges and informational feedback. Putting the model to use

16. Motivation is one of the most important gifts that an educators can foster in their students. It can last far beyond the retention of knowledge, and offers more utility than any technical skill. If we aren’t able to motivate our learners, the least that we can do is to ensure we aren’t inadvertently immotivating them or creating barriers… their innate curiosity and opportunity will take care of the rest. Final thought: