1 Student Motivation and Affect EDC 312 Chapter 6 Dr. Diane Kern

2 Admit activity What we’ll do today…motivating our learners Define motivation and affect in your own words. Give an example from The Art Lesson.

3 The nature of motivation Extrinsic vs. intrinsic Directs people toward goals Effort & energy Persistence Cognitive factors Which consequences are reinforcing or punishing Improved performance Learning environment influences

4 Theory behind our practice What motivates learners according to… Self-determination theory Self-worth theory Expectancy value theory Social cognitive theory Goal theory Attribution theory In your small group be sure to provide an overview of your perspective and to define key terms

5 Basic needs of people Self-worth/self-handicapping Control, to some extent Relatedness…affiliation, approval So what??? Ways to support students’ needs— *work together, *communicate respect, *include all, *frequent authentic praise, *private recognition

6 Affect and its effects Definition: feelings, emotions, and moods that learners bring to bear on tasks Hot cognition Cognitive dissonance Anxiety… facilitating, debilitating Threat vs. challenge

7 Cognitive Factors in Motivation Some topics are inherently interesting More likely to study and learn= value Volunteer=chance for success Achievement goals influence cognitive processes and behavior Balance of goals a “juggle” Need to identify causes of success and failure Attributions for past learning affects future Age is a factor Culture influences cognitive factors of motivation

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