Intrinsic VS Extrinsic
General Knowledge
9 Ways Teachers Motivate Students
Student ?'s
Behavioral Theory
100

This form of motivation is driven by external contingencies, in which behavior is performed to obtain rewards or avoid punishments separate from the activity itself..

Extrinsic Motivation

A student studies hard to earn an A and avoid getting in trouble with their parents.

100

Why is constructive criticism important?

Providing positive feedback will motivate your students to want to perform better.

100

What is setting clear, achievable goals? 

This technique motivates students by clearly defining what’s expected and helping them understand what success looks like.

100

Giving consistent praise to students is a good way to build ________ students 

Confidence
100

Theorist who created operant conditioning...

B.F. Skinner

200

This type of motivation comes from within a person, driven by personal interest or enjoyment..

Intrinsic Motivation

a student practices guitar every day because they genuinely enjoy playing music.

200

Will projecting progress data around the class motivate students?

Yes.

200

What is creating a supportive classroom and encouraging mistakes as learning opportunities? 

This approach builds a safe environment where students feel comfortable taking risks and learning from errors.

200

KWL is an example on a _______ that can encourage student questions

Graphic Organizer

200
What is + reinforcement? 

Uses rewards to encourage positive behavior

300

An employee stays late at work specifically to receive extra pay, not because they enjoy the task.

Extrinsic

300

What is the definition of gamification?

The use of game elements in a non-game setting; you can us badges, point systems, and leaderboards.

300

What are graphic organizers like KWL charts?

This strategy helps students process information and generate questions by organizing their thoughts visually.

300

Creating a classroom content is a good way to foster ____ _________ ___________

Safe classroom environment

300

What is - reinforcement?

Uses punishment to discorage behaviors

400

Someone reads science articles in their free time simply because they are curious about how the world works.

Intrinsic

400

How can you promote a growth mindset?

Praise effort, Model growth, Encourage change, promote reflection, and reduce comparison.

400

What is making learning relevant or connecting to real-world applications? 

Teachers boost engagement by showing how lessons relate to students’ lives and future goals.

400

Incentives are a form of _________ __________ 

Extrinsic Motivation

400
Built off classical conditioning by focusing more on reinforcement and external factors

Operant conditioning

500

A student studies extremely hard because they would feel guilty and anxious if they did poorly, even though no one else is pressuring them.

Extrinsic

500

Does reprimanding a student for missing work actually motivate them to do better?

No

500

What are incentives?

Intrinsic motivation is ideal; this method uses rewards like points or special privileges to encourage learning.

500

Why is it important for students to ask questions?

Engage Students and Expand Knowledge

500

Behavior Learning Theory can be used in _________ _________ by encorageing cooperate behaviors & discouraging disruptive behaviors

Classroom management