POST GRADUATE SCHOOL, UNIVERSITY OF

MEDICAL SCIENCES
CODE: PNE 719
TOPIC: THE INFLUENCE OF MOTIVATION ON
LEARNING
BY DARE OLANIKE T.
LECTURER – IN – CHARGE DR. IWAOLA
Outline
 Introduction
 Types of motivation in learning
 The role of motivation in learning
 Why is motivation important?
 How do we cultivate motivation?
 References
Introduction
 What is Motivation: Motivation can be defined
as an internal drive that activates behavior.
Motivation is the process that initiates, guides
and maintains goal-oriented behaviors.

 Students are more likely to have higher

achievement and learn more when they are
motivated.
Types of motivation in learning
 There are two types of motivation in learning
1. Intrinsic :- When student are internally
motivated to learn. Such as participating in
activities you genuinely enjoy.
2. Extrinsic :- When students are motivated by
outside factors. Such as
compliments,rewards, medals and
recognition.
 The role of motivation in learning
 Motivation drives learners in reaching
learning goals .

 Motivation, as the name suggests, is what

‘moves’ us. It is the reason we do anything at
all.

 It is important to recognize the fact that

motivating learning is a central elements of
good teaching
 Why is motivation important?

 Increasing productivity and performance

 Fostering persistence and resilience

 Fueling personal growth and development

 Cultivating positive mindset and wellbeing

How do we cultivate motivation?
1. Set SMART Goals :- means S- specific, M- Measurable,
A- Attainable , R- Realistic , T-Timerealated .
2. Identify Potential Setbacks:- When setting a goal , take
time to recognize any set back you might encounter
along the way once you’ve identified these setbacks ,
create a plan for overcoming them .
3. Consider Incentives:- : Incentives motivates people a
lot , try setting a specific goal using the SMART goals
guidelines and establish a reward once the goal is
reached. Eg Giving of gifts or money
 Cont’d
4. Find Social Support:- Social support from friends ,
Colleagues, family members or classmates has a
significant influence on learning .

5. Track And Celebrate Your Progress:- Keep track

of your progress and identify milestones along the
way . Celebrating small wins can encourage
students or learners to push forward with their
goals and it can also promote behavioral
changes .
 References
 Anderman, E. M., & Patrick, H. (2012). Achievement goal theory,
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Handbook of research on student engagement (pp. 173-191).
Springer: Boston, MA.
 Deci, E. L., Vallerand, R. J., Pelletier, L. G., & Ryan, R. M. (1991).
Motivation and education: The self-determination perspective.
Educational psychologist, 26(3-4), 325-346.
 Ryan, R. M., & Deci, E. L. (2000). Intrinsic and extrinsic motivations:
Classic definitions and new directions. Contemporary educational
psychology, 25(1), 54-67.
 Ryan, R. M., & Deci, E. L. (2000). Self-determination theory and the
facilitation of intrinsic motivation, social development, and well-
being. American psychologist, 55(1), 68.
 Vansteenkiste, M., Lens, W., & Deci, E. L. (2006). Intrinsic
versus extrinsic goal contents in self-determination theory:
Another look at the quality of academic motivation.
Educational psychologist, 41(1), 19-31.
 Wigfield, A., & Eccles, J. S. (2000). Expectancy–value theory of
achievement motivation. Contemporary educational psychology,
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