Motivation
What is Internal Motivation?
Task that are done at your own personal interest
When students feel motivated, what happens to their work?
It improves
This method of motivating students involves giving students an idea of what they need to do
Utilize Examples
What does J-Factor stand for?
Joy Factor
When is our final?
Wednesday
What is Extrinsic Motivation?
Required Tasks / Tasks with Incentives
When motivated, students study. When students study, it leads to
Better Grades and Test Scores
This method of motivating students involves being someone students can look up to.
Role Model
What is J Factor?
It is how much fun, excitement, and joy is in your classroom.
What else is needed besides the class model?
A Paragraph and Presentation
What does External Motivation result in?
Greater performance and quicker completion
Why do students do better when motivated?
They know more about the subject
This method of motivating students involves giving students first-hand experiences
Hands-on / Interactive Activities
What is one way teachers can improve J Factor?
Be enthusiastic about what you are teaching
When presenting your classroom, you have to explain what from the class?
What you put in the class and why you put it there
What does Internal Motivation result in?
Results in greater understanding and effort
What happens to the classroom environment when overall motivation is high?
A more positive classroom environment.
How can teachers help students one on one?
Accurate praise and positive feedback.
What is one way teachers can get students more involved?
Encourage discussion and incorporate their opinions in class structuring.
What is the minimum amount of items you have to explain from your room?
Six
Is Extrinsic Motivation good long term? Why or why not?
No, it can lead to burn outs and decreasing intrinsic motivation.
Even if students fail when motivated, it's a good thing because ______
They are taking steps towards success. Its okay to fail
Encouragement helps students reach what?
Realistic goals
What is the key component of joy in any environment?
Autonomy
When is all work due by?
Friday by midnight