EASTERN SAMAR STATE UNIVERSITYGRADUATE STUDIES

BORONGAN CITY

RASSEL C. SANTOS Bio-Psychological FoundationsMAED – Educational Management DR. VIOLETA AFABLEI. INTRODUCTION

Teachers always include some activities to entice their student’s curiosity to topics that will be discussed for the day. In this way, we are also able to assess how and where the students’ schema is. We normally coin this as our motivational activity. On this paper, motivation will be defined and how we can manage all factors that may affect students learning.

II. OBJECTIVESOn this paper, we will be able to:

1. Define motivation;2. Determine ways on how to improve and increase student’s motivation towards

learning; and3. Appreciate proper management of learning environment.

III. DISCUSSIONMOTIVATION . . .

Is the force or condition within the organism that impels it to act or respond. Refers to the biological, social and learned factors that initiate, sustain and stop

goal-directed behavior. (Fumar and Aina, 2004) Means complexes of internal conditions which serve to direct the organism

toward specific goals. (Ruch, 1963) Is defined as a behavior instigated by needs within the individual and directed

toward goals that can satisfy the needs.

In general, motivation: comes from within the individual; directs toward a goal; and arouses interest in the activity.

Why is motivation important? Motivation is often relevant and in relation with human behavior and emotion.

Motivation controls and determines the direction where human behavior will gear towards. Motivation regulates the mechanisms of human behavior.

In the same manner, human emotions are also dependent to motivation. Self-satisfaction which may lead to varied emotional responses can be traced back on what kind of motive we have.

Lastly, our motives result to identifying or pursuing some of our personal goals. The necessity of our motivation affects how we deal with all the aspects of life. How we view our life for the present and the future depends on our motivations.

CLASSIFICATION OF MOTIVES:Motives are classified into:

1. Biological drives – physiological, primary, unlearned, basic. (e.g. desire for water or food)

2. Psychological drives – secondary, acquired, learned, derived (e.g. desire to be successful or desire to be a professional)

3. Unconscious motives or general drives (e.g. search for knowledge or maternity/paternity tendency)

HEIRARCHY OF MOTIVES

1. Creativity or Self-actualization – highest form of needs, constant search for new things, knowledge and most often, wisdom

2. Psychological needs – mid-high form of needs, answers to all our cravings for success, security, safety, belongingness, etc.

3. Basic needs – most prioritized form of needs, caters to our fundamental or physiological needs

MOTIVATIONAL CYCLE1. First stage – NEED/MOTIVE – may be physiological or psychological2. Second stage – BEHAVIOR/ACTIVITY – can be determined through positive and negative

incentives3. Third stage – GOAL/SATISFACTION – happens when all needs are satisfied or reached

and the cycle restarts

THEORIES OF MOTIVATION1. Need-Drive-Incentive Theory – need gives rise to drive which leads to activity until goal

is reached2. Cue-Stimulus (non-drive) Theory – incentives or other stimulating conditions motivate

behavior3. Affective Arousal Theory – emotion may be a determinant of behavior4. Cognitive Theory – mind or reason motivates behavior5. Psychoanalytic Theory – libido serves as motivation for behavior

INCREASING STUDENT/LEARNER MOTIVATIONIt is a common dilemma for all teachers finding the right motivation for student’s aptitude

for learning. To increase their drive for learning, here are some ways:1. SERVE AS THE STIMULUS – students sense how teachers feel about something.

“What teachers feel, students feel too”.2. SET THE MOOD –upon entering the classroom, show your eagerness to teach and

students will be eager to learn3. AROUSE INTEREST – demonstrations, games, even giving incentives can make a

difference in your students behavior toward learning4. TONE DOWN A LITTLE BIT – no matter how enthusiastic you may be on teaching a

lesson/topic if your students are not open to it, they will not be motivated at all5. DON’T TAKE IT ALL BY YOURSELF – we as teachers should always be reminded that

we cannot do all things, we should seek parents’ help in motivating our students6. DIFFERENT LEARNER, DIFFERENT STYLES – we should learn to adjust our strategy

every time

MANAGING LEARNING ENVIRONMENTManaging the learning environment plays a huge role in increasing your learner’s

motivation towards learning. A well-managed environment is like a well-nourished soil; you can plant your seed in it and expect a better and well-developed plant. Here are some ways to properly manage a students’ learning environment.

1. People learn in a calm, well-ventilated and clean room2. Remove distractions3. Learn to adjust to the moods of your students4. Keep a clear and sharp mind

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