Understanding Theories of Motivation:

  1. Learners will describe and compare various theories of motivation, such as Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs and Self-Determination Theory, understanding their application in educational contexts. Theories like expectancy-value and self-determination emphasize the role of personal goals and autonomy in motivating learners (Weiner, 1990; Deci & Ryan, 1985; Dweck, 1999)​ 

Recognizing the Role of Motivation in Learning:

  1. Learners will recognize the impact of motivation on student engagement, learning outcomes, and overall academic success, distinguishing between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation and their effects. Research indicates that motivated students are more engaged and perform better academically (Bandura, 1988; Elliot & Covington, 2001)​ 

Applying Motivational Strategies:

  1. Learners will develop skills to create and implement strategies that enhance motivation in educational settings, designing learning activities and environments that foster student motivation. Effective strategies include setting achievable goals and providing constructive feedback (Schunk et al., 2014; Bargh & Gollwitzer, 2023)​ 

Analyzing Case Studies:

  1. Learners will analyze case studies to identify successful motivational strategies, evaluate their effectiveness in various learning scenarios, and draw practical insights for application. Case studies often highlight the importance of context in the success of motivational techniques (Elliot & Fryer, 2008)​

Enhancing Digital Literacy:

  1. Learners will enhance their digital literacy by using interactive tools and resources to explore motivational concepts, developing the ability to create engaging and motivating digital learning experiences. Digital tools can personalize learning and make it more engaging, thereby increasing motivation (Hidi et al., 2019)​ 

By the end of this lesson, the student will/should be able to:

  1. Define the concept, “motivation” and state how important it is in teaching and learning.
  2. State the major types of motivation and distinguish between them and give at least 2 examples of each type.
  3. Reflective on their own experiences with motivation in learning and how it impacted their performance academically.
  4. Evaluate the impact of motivation on peer learning through group discussions and collaborative assignments/projects.
  5. Determine the most effective and efficient type of motivation and give reason(s)