Knowing both how extrinsic and intrinsic motivators affects the success of students are important. As instructors, we need to help bridge help bridge the gap from extrinsic to intrinsic motivation for a successful class and learning environment. To get the students to think instead of learning as a chore or a to-do to get them desiring to learn the course or program. This part requires getting to know the students, as the first module discussed. Once we get to know the student's past experiences, the instructors can find ways to bridge the gap to how relevant the course is to what they already know or have experienced.
Intrinsic and extrinsic motivators are both important in the adult learning process.
It's important to come up with various ways to keep students motivated. It's also important for an instructor to consider their own motivations.
Intrinsic feel better with doing well with assignments and their learning. Extrinsic like outside rewards and physical things to make them feel good about their learning.
