Two Main Issues: Security & Autonomy | Origin: ED112
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Influencing Student Motivation --> Two Main Issues: Security & Autonomy
Post what you've learned about this topic and how you intend to apply it. Feel free to post questions and comments too.
Students' interest or excitement needs to be sparked from the start of the course. If students are apathetic, their engagement will be minimal and not a student-centered environment. It is mutually beneficial for students and faculty to be engaged.
So far this training has reinforced how important it’s to set the stage for learning. Some ways mentioned is to write the daily objective on the board for the lesson which is what I do daily as well as making sure students feel secure about what they are being asked to do.
Very good strategy about adult learning. Doing verses reading.
As an instructor/teacher it is always important to stay motivated and to also share that excitement with the students
I have learned together, security and autonomy enhance motivation by addressing both emotional and cognitive needs. Security reduces anxiety and builds confidence, while autonomy increases relevance and personal investment. In practice, this might look like a teacher establishing clear goals and expectations (security), then allowing students to choose how they meet those goals (autonomy). This balance encourages persistence, creativity, and a stronger connection to learning, ultimately leading to higher engagement and achievement.
I have learned that autonomy builds on that foundation
Allowing adult students some choice in assignments and lecture planning can significantly improve their motivation and overall success. Because adult learners often have specific goals and prior experiences, offering them options makes learning more relevant and engaging. This sense of control encourages greater participation and commitment to the material
I will use more validating and security centered language when having class discussions. I basically utilize the security tactic because it was what I needed as a student was security and confidence in myself and what I learned.
Autonomy is a little difficult because of the material being covered and time allowed. I kind of plan out the day, but I do let them decide how they get the review (online quizzes, online game, oral questions etc...). I've also let them decide when lecture is (like what hour). Depending on the course, I also let them tell me the order of due dates and we work through that at the start of the course together, which gives them a sense of ownership in their learning.
allowing the adult student some choice in the assignments and lecture planning can increase motivation and set them on a better course for success
With the constant use and need for freedom of will we as people will always need autonomy and security , this give the student the chance to add themselves and their style of learning into their curriculum if they use it a knowledge , but like anything with power comes great responsibility as they always say and it can open up doors for harm to a degree with security and so much more as well if not handled with care , especially in this day and age
I already apply these things to my classroom. I never really knew the terminology of what they were called until this module but always allowed students to make choices on what we wanted to accomplish in the day in what order.
The idea of allowing students to dictate some order to tests, quizzes, and lectures gives them autonomy. about The way they learn gives confidence that they control the outcome of their success.
Keeping students motivated in the classroom is important by encouraging their autonomy and security.
The first day of class should be exciting. This keeps students wanting to come back
A instructor's enthusiasm for their subject matter can be infectious; that's the goal! Exhibit why you care about what you are teaching in a manner that draws in your pupils!
This has been a very enlightening module about adult learners. I will begin to integrate some of the suggestions to address the students' security and autonomy.
Instuctor's command over the lesson content leads to student confidence in the material and security of knowing they can succeed when evaluated.
Autonomy and security affect adult learners in their ability to feel confident and to succeed. to ensure their success means to allow students to exercise greater autonomy over their work and allow them to feel a sense of security in their work.
I learned security and autonomy are great tools in helping to motivate students and adult learners. Keeping the class fun and exciting keeps the students engaged and motivated to keep learning and pushing forward.
