The Role of Motivation on Student Performance Sue Kinderman Erika Nelson Kristin Olson Rodney Starr Presented by:

“Without motivation, your pupils will have no urge to learn and progress will be slow, patchy and short lived.” ~ Teacher Net November 2003

Key Components of Motivational Theory Attribution Goal Orientations Self-determination Self-efficacy Intrinsic and Extrinsic

Motivational Teaching Strategies Enhancing Student Performance

Self-Efficacy Provide opportunities for students to complete a variety of tasks successfully within their range of competence Use multiple forms of assessment such as: portfolios, essays, and project based assessments Offer self-paced instruction when possible

Attribution Assist students in determining what factors caused success or failure Provide feedback to students following success or failure Assist students in developing strategies and skills that will help them succeed Be consistent and unbiased Create a stable learning environment

Goal-Orientations Use tasks that are meaningful and appropriately challenging Allow students to set specific short-term goals Have students engage in hands-on, applied activities Use a variety of tasks Allow students to have autonomy in the classroom Reduce the authority of the teacher

IntrinsicExtrinsic Tasks challenging but achievable Contextualized learning – real world relevance Critical thinking activities that involve students personal interest Encourage students to feel good about completed tasks – Verbal praise Grading and Performance Scores Rewards and privileges Teacher expectations and clear expectations Use extrinsic motivation sparingly with caution

Offer students choices Teach time management Reward for attained personal goals Offer self-paced instruction Replace social comparisons with Self-assessment techniques Self-Determination

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

RISE Model of Motivation R I S E elevant subject matter nteresting instruction atisfied learners xpectations for success

“The issue of student motivation is a continual challenge for educators. Finding solutions to the complex problems that contribute to a lack of student motivation is an ongoing process that requires creativity and energy.” ~ Heather Fisher “Motivational Strategies”

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