Teaching is part art and part science What does this statement mean to you? To what extent do you believe this statement is valid?
Additional Motivation Theories EDU 330: Educational Psychology Dr. Daniel Moos, PhD
Overview Self-Determination Theory Expectancy X Value Theory Humanistic View of Motivation 1
Classroom Application/Example Self-determination theory: Process of deciding how to act on one’s environment (Ryan & Deci, 2000) Need Definition Classroom Application/Example Competence Ability to function effectively in the environment Feedback (“Your problem-solving skills are improving. Good work!”) Independence and ability to alter the environment Teacher asks for student input on rules, encourages students to set & monitor goals Autonomy The feeling of being connected to others in one’s environment Teacher spends time with her students before & after school, helping them w/ homework, etc Relatedness
Expectancy X Value Theory
Motivation: Humanistic views
Motivation: Humanistic views Applying humanistic views of motivation to the classroom: Treat students as people first and learners second. Provide students with unconditional positive regard by separating their behaviors from their intrinsic worth. Create safe and orderly classrooms where students believe they can learn, and they are expected to do so.