1. EDUC 1300: Learning Framework
Chapter 2: Engage

2. 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
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3. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
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Psychological
Deficiency

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

5. Conquering the First Generation Gap
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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?

6. 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!
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7. 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?

8. 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?

9. 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

10. 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?