Motivation is a huge part of keeping a student going. Finding the moments to praise them, even when they struggled on an assignment can give them that small bit of internal motiviation to keep going. While it's difficult to offer many external rewards in an online environment, giving them the confidence to move forward internally is key.
It's important to meet the students eye to eye. Having discussions that bring out what motivates a student helps formulate strategy in helping that student.
As educators, we have the ability to impact student's educational outcomes by how we are motivating our students. Through intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, a student can not only build confidence, they can receive positive feedback and recognition to spur on their intrinsic motivation. Alternatively, a student may not feel any extrinsic motivation from an instructor, potentially if they are not aligned with their hierarchy of needs (per Maslow). It makes me wonder how our institution can provide additional motivators for students who are unable to prioritize their education due to external matters. Are they not engaged because they don't feel the institution is making them a priority as well?
I used to think that there was a pretty strong line between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation. While it made sense that external factors may also have personal internal motivation attached, I was taught in the past that it would still be considered extrinsic motivation. But this lesson explained that the mix of intrinsic and extrinsic motivation is recognized.
Both intrinsic and extrinsic motivators are key to adult learners' success in education. Overreliance on extrinsic motivators is not effective, so it is important to check in on students to gauge their motivations and see what you can do to help, preferably with curriculum design and communication that helps encourage intrinsic motivation.
intrinsic and extrinsic motivators are complementary forces in adult education. Intrinsic motivation encourages deep, meaningful learning, while extrinsic factors initiate engagement and sustain effort in demanding circumstances
Using both intrinsic and extrinsic motivators is a great benefit, as people's taste vary.
This module reinforced that students are motivated in different ways and that both intrinsic and extrinsic motivation play an important role in learning. I plan to continue connecting assignments to real-world experiences, giving meaningful feedback, and encouraging students to take pride in their work and portfolios.
This topic highlights how extrinsic motivators can help jumpstart the learning process and keep students on track, while intrinsic motivators are essential for long-term retention and preventing burnout. By understanding and supporting both, we can better guide students toward personal growth and career success.
Extrinsic Motivator such as grades and earning their degree aids student in completing programs. Intrinsic Motivators such as curiosity and being successful helps to prevents burnout. They are working towards something bigger and better. If they only concentrate on grades and making more money, they will often disengage. As and Adademic Advisor, I will stay engaged in a students "why" and personal growth.
I appreciate the distinctions made with extrinsic and intrinsic motivators. These motivators should be embedded in curriculum and in classroom management. Being able to select assignments/projects and in how they can be presented, such as powerpoint, video, etc. lends to allowing the learner to choose what best fits them; therefore resulting in a better quality assignment submission.
Extrinsic motivators are helpful by starting the learning process, the intrinsic motivators are the most important as that sustains the learning and application of the learned materials. In order to provide intrinsic motivators instructors must be given sufficient freedom and flexibility to do this.
I've learned that some extrinsic motivation can also lead to intrinsic if used properly and that intrinsic motivation leads to better retaining of course content and future progression.
I learned how extrinsic motivators can have a blowback effect if overused.
I will put a greater focus on intrinsic and extrinsic motivators for both me and my class. All parties stand to benefit from these motivators.
In this lesson, I have learned of different methods to connect with students.
Comment on Francine Redmond's post: I personally like the both styles as many have learned to enjoy things for them selves and some enjoy the factor of acknowledgement from others and rewards.
Utilizing extrinsic and intrinsic motivators allow adult learners to prosper.
Using both intrinsic and extrinsic motivators can be beneficial, as people are motivated by both, but not always at the same time or together.
An evaluation can help instructors adjust instruction, offer needed support, and create learning environments that encourage participation.
