MOTIVATION

Reporter: MARIA RIZALIE G. ROA

“Only the curious will learn and only the

resolute overcome the obstacles to
learning.”
Focus Questions
• What behaviors are demonstrated by poorly-
motivated and highly motivated students?

• What is motivation and what are its effects on

learning?

• How does extrinsic motivation differ from intrinsic

motivation?
• Between these two types of motivation which one
yields more pedagogical benefits?
• What are some proven motivational strategies?
Poorly-motivated students are observed to
behave in the following manner:
• Passively stuck to the seat during discussion
• Uninterested look and facial expression
• Endlessly bother neighbor rather than listen
• Unable to follow simple instructions
• Leaves learning task half-done
In contrast, highly motivated students:

• Actively participates in every class activity

• Often seen procuring over additional references
• Curiously examining the proboscis of a butterfly

• Volunteers to borrow and return materials used

• Facial expression shows satisfaction over an

award.
 What is
MOTIVATION?
Motivation makes the learner get
interested in learning and keeps the
learner engaged in learning.
Teachers who are motivated are observed
to be fired with genuine enthusiasm and
are full of energy as they face their
students.
Kinds of Motivation
• Intrinsic Motivation
originates from the students’ inner selves or
from factors inherent in the task being
performed

• Extrinsic Motivation
originates from the students’ learning
environment or from factors external to the
students and unrelated to the task at hand.
 How can we
motivate our students?
Motivational Strategies

• Employ a variety of teaching strategies.

• Narrate a short story or recite a poem which
is related to the lesson.
• From experience, teachers could vividly
remember the kind of motivation that would
work for every group of students.
• A good sense of humor never fails to elicit
positive reaction as long as it is not overdone.
• A pleasing personality always wins positive
reaction.
• Plan lessons that will arouse their curiosity.

• Lessons that will require manipulation of tools

and operation of equipment will keep
everyone moving to get a chance at the wheel.

• Introduce an educational game that is

related to the lesson.
• Some teaching strategies that have high
motivating power could be tried.
• Film showing, slide presentations, television
broadcasts learning devices will keep them
highly attentive and concentrated.
Teachers who are enthusiastic, energetic
and “happily-charged” are likely to be
joined by equally energized and joyful
students throughout the year.
 Let’s Discuss

• Classify yourself. Are you under extrinsically-

motivated or intrinsically-motivated category?
Explain.
 Let’s Discuss
• Is it correct to say that the use of extrinsic
motivation is no good? Should it be wiped out
from the classroom scenario?
Or does it have a place in the classroom
considering the kind of learners we have?
 Let’s Discuss
• Is a motivating factor for one student
also a motivating factor for another?
 Let’s Discuss
• A teacher can be a motivator or a de-
motivator? Do you agree? Explain your
answer.
 Let’s Discuss
• Motivation leads to learning. Does
learning also lead to motivation?
Thank you!