Kelsey ReginaEDPSY 390 Section 1

MOTIVATION PRESENTATION

The Self-Determination Theory• The self-determination theory states that people get their motivation from the need to control their environment. • The self-determination theory is based on three psychological needs:• Competence: the ability to function

successfully in their environment• Autonomy: the ability to make an

independent decision• Relatedness: the sense of

belongingness

• People who show signs of this theory tend to want to stick to the status quo, kind of like High School Musical….

Expectancy-value Theory• This theory was originally created in order to predict an individual’s attitudes in relation to a person’s actions.• People or students who show signs of the expectancy-value theory are motivated by their beliefs, values, and attitudes. • Self-Efficacy is a big factor in this theory because a person has to believe that they are cable of accomplishing a certain task.

Growth/Fixed Mindset• The growth/fixed mindset theory is based more on the ability to be successful in what they do and is less focused on beliefs and attitudes that motivate a person • People who have a fixed mindset believe that their intelligence, talents and abilities come naturally to them and that no work is required.• People who have a growth mindset understand that their intelligence, talents and their abilities are developed by working hard.

The Subject: Marie*• Junior Double Major in Speech Pathology and Stage Management• Last seen as the Assistant Stage Manager for Major Barbara• One of the RA’s in LaFollette• Slight Procrastinator• Loves Cats and Doctor Who• Future Plans: To get a Grad Degree in Speech Pathology and get a job as a Speech Pathologist and help little children!

What We Talked About• Marie is the definition of a student with high motivation. •We talked a lot about working hard in classes and the shows that she stage manages.• She understands that succeeding in her classes will benefit her when she applies for graduate school and eventually assist in her obtaining her dream job of being a speech pathologist. • She works hard at learning the material that is needed for each test and for the future. •When difficulties arise, she works through them to get the grade. • Marie also understands that by working hard in the theatre and her theatre related classes, it will make networking to get a job that much easier.

Conclusion• Marie shows signs of all three motivation theories.• Self-determination theory: Marie is able to function successfully in her academic environment.• Hence the good grades, she is able to make independent

decisions and she has control over her work ethic, and she has a sense of belongingness in her classes because she works hard and knows the material.

• Marie also shows signs of the expectancy-value theory. • She is motivated by her belief that if you work hard and have

a good attitude you will get far in life.

• Marie is motivated by her hard work and talent that is motivated and developed by her effort and persistence in classes thus the growth/fixed mindset theory.