1. Teaching is part art and part science
What does this statement mean to you?
To what extent do you believe this statement is valid?

2. Additional Motivation Theories
EDU 330: Educational Psychology
Dr. Daniel Moos, PhD

6. Overview Self-Determination Theory Expectancy X Value Theory
Humanistic View of Motivation 1

7. 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

8. Expectancy X Value Theory

9. Motivation: Humanistic views

10. 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.