This module helped me better understand the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, and how both play important roles in student learning. Intrinsic motivation comes from within—students are driven by curiosity, interest, or personal satisfaction. Extrinsic motivation, on the other hand, relies on external rewards like grades, praise, or even consequences.
What stood out to me most was how powerful intrinsic motivation can be when we intentionally nurture it. When students are genuinely interested in what they're learning or see real-world relevance, they engage more deeply and retain information longer. That said, I also recognize that extrinsic motivators can be helpful, especially when used to guide or reinforce behavior in a structured way.
Moving forward, I plan to design more assignments and activities that give students a sense of purpose, relevance, and choice. I’ll also be more mindful of how I use extrinsic rewards, making sure they don’t overshadow the joy of learning itself. My goal is to help students not just succeed, but develop a lifelong love of learning.
Let's start with extrinsic motivator. As most students like to get reward for doing the least amount of work, this would be a good category. However, if doing the task each time just to get a reward, this would not be considered as healthy learning.
On the other hand, an intrinsic learner will do what it takes to be successful without thinking about a reward, and that is why this class of motivators are always successful.
i learned that intrinsic motivator lasts longer which makes sense. I just never thought of it that way.
What I learned from this module is that adult students are not too different from younger students when it comes to extrinsic and intrinsic motivation. I am a firm believer in intrinsic motivation because it stays with you, and you can reap the "rewards" for a lifetime. With that being said, sometimes we need to provide a tangible "carrot" for the students first which over a period of time hopefully will allow intrinsic motivation to kick in.
I often give rewards to my students but didn't realize that it could be a negative is given to much. I also want to identify what intrinsically motivates each one of my students.
In this module, I learned about the importance of both intrinsic and extrinsic motivation. While intrinsic might be the "better" of the two because of it is long-lasting and because of it effectiveness, extrinsic can often be a pathway to getting there. For example, rewarding students with an award for perfect scores on their midterm may lead students to studying for their final because they want to continue to do well!
Both intrensic and extrinsic motivating factors are a good way to get a class to start participating. Sometimes its for the external gifting and sometimes its for the person to feel complete.
Intrinsic motivation is longer lasting and arguably more rewarding. Both achieve results, but motivation is lost more quickly when the extrinsic factor is taken away.
intrinsic motivation is internal satisfaction extrinsic motivation is external rewards
Creating rewards is a good way of motivation for students as long as they dont surpass the limits.
I have learned that rewards are good, but not if overly used.
A good variety of intrinsic & extrinsic motivators in a class is a perfect mesh.
Motivation can be categorized into two types: intrinsic and extrinsic. While extrinsic motivation can be helpful, intrinsic motivation is far more effective in driving long-term success. Extrinsic motivation should be used sparingly, primarily as a tool to help students transition toward developing intrinsic motivation, which fosters a deeper, more sustainable commitment to their goals.
Intrinsic and extrinsic motivators both guide us to goals, learning how to use them is useful.
I learned that there are 2 types of motivators
Learning about these two I did not realize prizes could actually be a negative
People react differently to both internal and external motivation. Providing a mix of both is important. Keeping in mind that some forms are only temporary, but necessary, we should focus on providing long lasting motivation.
I think this gives a good contrast between the what can motive groups of people. I feel like intrinsic motivation is the more important of the two.
As a clinical instructor, I typically use intrinsic motivators that provide security for students. However, I think incorporating more extrinsic methods would be useful as well.
Motivation comes in two forms: intrinsic and extrinsic. Where as extrinsic can be useful intrinsic is most effective. Extrinsic should be used sparingly to bridge towards intrinsic.
