1. Dr. Johnson Alex College of Medicine, DAU
Motivation
Dr. Johnson Alex
College of Medicine, DAU
Learning Skills
6/2/2019

2. Objectives To define motivation from an educational perspective
To review several theoretical perspectives on motivation
To identify factors affecting the learning process
To examine factors that motivate students
Learning Skills
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3. Definitions on Motivation
That which activate or empowers human behavior
That which directs or channels behavior
How behavior is maintained & sustained
(Steers & Porter, 1998)
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4. Theoretical Perspectives
Hull (1952) (Extrinsic-Intrinsic)
Nature of the experience determines the nature of future activity
Factors within or outside of the individual that affect future activity
Maslow (1954)
Hierarchy of Needs
McClelland (1984)
Trichotomy of Needs
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5. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
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6. McClelland’s- Trichotomy of Needs
The Need to Achieve
The Need for Affiliation
The Need for Power
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7. Factors in the Learning Environment that Affect Motivation
WHO – The Characters
(Professor/Instructors/Students/Other staff)
WHEN – The Timing
(Semester-Beg/Mid/End; Season; AM/PM)
WHERE – The Setting
(Class Room, Lab, Examination Hall)
WHAT – The Content (Subject matter; Core/Seminar; Grades/Work- Theoretical/Pragmatic)
WHY – The Purpose
(General Prerequisites/Major Course/Elective etc.)
HOW – The Process (Lecture/PBL/Assignments/Group Work)
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8. Reason for Students Leaving Course or College
Intention - Absence of goals
Commitment - Unwilling to put in effort
Adjustment - Inability to adjust to social and academic demands
Difficulty - Academic dismissal
Congruence - Mismatch with institution
Isolation - Absence of social interaction
Obligations - Friends, family, employment
Finance - Inadequate resources
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9. Motivating Forces: From the Inside Out
“One who motivates others must first be motivated”
Defining our role as student
Understanding our own motives
Roots of our motivation
Purpose and motivation
Focus of our motivation
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10. Identifying Differences in levels of Motivation
Restorative - Below expected level to beginner
Initiative - From beginning learner upward
Progressive - Expected level upward
Challenge – Above average and beyond
Qualities most Students want:
To work with competent, efficient professors
To be informed
To think for themselves
To be listened to
To be challenged
To be assigned interesting/meaningful work
To be recognized for their efforts
To see the end of their work
To be treated as adults
To have opportunities for growth
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11. Identifying Differences in Learning Styles
Visual
Auditory
Kinesthetic
Logical
Verbal
Qualities most Students want:
To work with competent, efficient professors
To be informed
To think for themselves
To be listened to
To be challenged
To be assigned interesting/meaningful work
To be recognized for their efforts
To see the end of their work
To be treated as adults
To have opportunities for growth
Learning Skills
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12. SWOT Analysis STRENGTH WEAKNESS OPPORTUNITY THREAT Learning Skills
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13. How to get Motivation in Studies?
Stage 1: Identify the Source
Identify practices that will start or stop doing (Behavior)
Identify the negative thoughts behind not motivated (Cognition-Thoughts)
Management of Personal and Environmental difficulties related to study (Physical)
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14. How to get Motivation in Studies?
Stage 2: Goal Setting – Short Term & Long Term
SMART Goals
Example: Achieve a high GPA and Get admission in Pennsylvania University, US
Specific
To become an efficient Physician
Measurable
Grades
Attainable
Is the target attainable for you in the current situation
Relevant
Evaluate- Is this is relevant to you?
Time based
Target date to achieve the score
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15. Step by step Road map on your future plans
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16. How to get Motivation in Studies?
Stage 3: Monitor the Progress closely
How many task completed as per the schedule?
What are the missing portions? and
Why?
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17. Utilize the Resources Analyze the reason for failure in Plans
Implement alternative option
Take feedback
Personal
Advisor/Mentor
Teachers
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18. Thank You
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