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

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

6. NeedDefinitionClassroom Application/Example Competence Autonomy Relatedness Independence and ability to alter the environment The feeling of being connected to others in one’s environment Feedback (“Your problem-solving skills are improving. Good work!”) Teacher asks for student input on rules, encourages students to set & monitor goals Teacher spends time with her students before & after school, helping them w/ homework, etc Self-determination theory : Process of deciding how to act on one’s environment (Ryan & Deci, 2000) Ability to function effectively in the environment

7. Expectancy X Value Theory

8. Motivation: Humanistic views

9. 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.