EDUC 1300: Learning Framework Chapter 2: Engage

Motivation Can Change Your Life! External motivation – outside forces or people causing you to do something Internal motivation – energy inside of you pushing you to go after what you want Key = convert external motivators into internal motivation Pg. 30

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs Pg. 32 Psychological Deficiency

Self-Actualization Top level of Maslow’s Hierarchy Psychological need for a desire to matter and live at our “peak” Most important for motivation

Conquering the First Generation Gap Read more pg. 33 Conquering the First Generation Gap Deal with family conflicts and misunderstandings quickly. Talk with them about your plans, daily schedules, etc. Don’t let guild derail your plans. Attach yourself to positive people. Find a healthy balance among your work, school, friends, and family. Don’t be ashamed of what you are doing. What else can you do?

Achieving Your Potential: Ten Point Plan for Motivation Develop a new attitude Learned optimism v. learned helplessness Practice creative visualization See your future as you want it to be Make excellence a habit It matters! Pg. 34

Ten Point Plan for Motivation Overcome your doubts and fears Most of our fears are learned obstacles Put adversity and failure into perspective Learn from mistakes try again Identify and clarify what you value in life What really matters to you?

Ten Point Plan for Motivation Take pride in your name and character Exclusively your to honor or dishonor Clear up the past through forgiveness Holding grudges holds you back Develop a strong personal guiding statement What would your t-shirt say?

Ten Point Plan for Motivation Commit to strengthen your self-esteem A photograph of yourself you keep in your mind Five basic characteristics: A sense of security A sense of identity A sense of belonging A sense of purpose A sense of personal competence

Chapter 2: Engage Review What is the difference between internal and external motivation? What should you do with external motivation? What is Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs and how does it affect you? How can you conquer being a first generation student? How can you overcome doubts and fears? How is motivation affecting by your values? What is a personal guiding statement and how can it impact your life?