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Motivation Theories
Motivation Scenarios
Academic Needs
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What is the motivation theory?
Motivation=Expectation x Value x Climate
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Megan is a 10th grader who has always loved history class. She gets good grades and wants to go to college and continue her studies. However, she has had trouble fitting in with her new teacher, Mrs. Smith. She doesn’t feel accepted nor does the style of teaching match the way she learns best. Which part of the motivation formula is Megan missing? Expectation x Value x Climate
Climate
100
1. To help reach academic need #1 (understand and value the learning goals) teachers can write four things on the board before every class. What is one of these four things?
objective, reason, activity, assessment
200
The motivation theory is described as a multiplication function, meaning……
All three components must be present for the student to be motivated.
200
Todd is a twelfth grade student that is highly capable and has a lot of confidence. He wants to be an accountant and has already been accepted to a college to study mathematics. He has quit trying in German foreign language class and isn’t motivated. Which part of the formula is he missing? Expectation x Value x Climate
Value
200
To help reach academic need #2 (understand the learning process) teachers can help students understand four different aspects of the learning process. What is one of the things teachers could do?
1- Develop a functional definition of learning 2- Understand procedure of learning activity 3- Learn how to study effectively 4- General method for demystifying learning
300
There are three types of value we can associate with a task. (Eccles and Wigfield, 1985). One type is ______________________- the simple interest or enjoyment associated with engaging in a task.
Intrinsic
300
Jeri has struggled with reading for as long as she can remember. She is now a fifth grader and has a poor grade in reading. She knows she needs to be able to read and she is happy that her teacher helps her before and after class. However, she knows she is going to fail the upcoming assessments. Which part of the formula is she missing? Expectation x Value x Climate
Expectation
300
Academic need #3 is “Be Actively Involved in the Learning Process.” A study based on more than 1,000 observations found that teaches spend __________________% of time in the classroom presenting information to students?
49%
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There are three types of value we can associate with a task. (Eccles and Wigfield, 1985). One type is ______________________- the value of obtaining achievement or influence through accomplishing a task.
Attainment
400
Tammy is a student who knows the content and typically does well in her science courses. She has recently moved to a new school where she doesn’t know anyone. During her first science experiment in her chemistry class she made a mistake which created a project outcome that many other students laughed at. Since then she has been participating in class less and less, for fear of being made fun of and joked about. Which part of the formula is she missing? Expectation x Value x Climate
Climate
400
Academic need #5 is “Receive Instruction Responsive to Their Learning Styles and Strengths.” The text says that teachers can adjust the environment in their classroom to meet the students learning needs by doing one of nine things. What is one of those things?
Sound, light, temperature, classroom design, perceptual input, interpersonal, time of day, need for food or drink, mobility.
500
There are three types of value we can associate with a task. (Eccles and Wigfield, 1985). One type is ______________________- the benefits to one’s career or other personal goals associated with performing a task successfully.
Utility
500
Jason has always been interested in cooking and cooks often. Recently he signed up for a cooking class at his school and was quite excited to start, hoping to practice making many meals and dishes he hasn’t experimented with before, he even talked a few friends into signing up for the class with him. On the first day of class he was disappointed to learn that the class only actually bakes three times during the semester and instead focuses more on studying food and the basics. He ends up not doing well in the class. Which part of the formula is he missing? Expectation x Value x Climate
Expectation
500
Academic need #7 is “Experience Success.” One way students can experience success is through differentiated instruction. The textbook listed nine ways you can differentiate your instruction. What is one of those ways?
Input, output, size, time, difficulty, level of support, degree of participation, modified goals, substitute curriculum