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Motivating Learners Creating a bond between your message and their learning

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Page 1: Motivating Learners

Motivating LearnersCreating a bond between your

message and their learning

Page 2: Motivating Learners

What is Motivation? The drives that move us to do

what we do

People do what they believe is in

their interest

• Could have a positive or negative

result

• Could result in satisfaction with the

ordinary activities we engage every

day

Page 3: Motivating Learners

By motivating, we influence what people already want to do

They have signed up for class

They have expressed a need/desire to use

the class for:

• Employment

• Enjoyment

• Improving their quality of life

• Other reasons

Page 4: Motivating Learners

Your own level of motivation influences people’s responses

Are you influencing students positively or

negatively?

• Involvement

• Commitment

• Interest

• Passion

• Enthusiasm

• Legitimacy

Page 5: Motivating Learners

External Motivation

Rewards

Recognition

Goods

Praise

Other

Page 6: Motivating Learners

Internal Motivation

Personal Interest

Fulfillment

Desire

Self-esteem

Sense of Accomplishment

Page 7: Motivating Learners

We have to buy into both

Rewarding does not motivate without a sense of fulfillment

Recognition and praise should be provided in honesty

Page 8: Motivating Learners

How do we motivate?

Collaboration

Content

Choice

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Bad Motivation Methods Fear or Intimidation

Pressure/Anxiety

Lack of Direction

Poor Resources or Available Time

Bureaucracy (Red Tape)

Unclear/Conflicting Goals

Unclear Objectives

Not Valuing Their Contribution

Page 10: Motivating Learners

Good Motivation Methods Build self-esteem (complimenting)

Show patience or concern

Ask for input

Appreciate quiet students

Encourage independence

Share your vision for the class

Show that their input is meaningful

Give them something to be excite about

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Poor Motivation Tactics

Fear

Incentives (alone)

Constant Competition

Page 12: Motivating Learners

Why Fear is Not a Good Motivator

Focuses on avoiding something, not in accomplishing something

The results of fear tactics won’t last

Can backfire

Creates hatred and resentments

Page 13: Motivating Learners

Why Incentives Alone are Not Good Motivators

They don’t work over the long haul

Focuses on immediate gratification

Creates a sense of entitlement

You will have to continuously come up with more rewards

They will continue to expect more and more

Page 14: Motivating Learners

Personal Growth Motivation is Best

Changes the way they feel about learning

Helps them become more comfortable and therefore, more capable of participating

They acquire a legitimate purpose for attending classes

Plugs into the natural human tendency of looking out for themselves

Page 15: Motivating Learners

A Class that is conducive to motivation

Accommodates for their personalities

Is consistent and fair to everyone

The instructor is an example of motivation

Builds a sense of community and support

Creates opportunities for learners to interact with each other and contribute to the class

Page 16: Motivating Learners

How to Encourage Personal Growth

Give positive feedback

Let people excel

Recognize their contributions

Ask for their opinions

Encourage independent and continuous learning

Treat mistakes as learning experiences

Provide opportunities for more challenging tasks

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In Summary Influence what people want to do in a

positive way

Reward performance to build self-esteem

Motivate using personal growth

Ensure a motivational classroom setting

Encourage learners’ (and your) growth