Student motivation comes from two places: extrinsic and intrinsic
Extrinsic motivation includes grades, certifications, and job opportunities — the outside rewards that push students to complete training. This is especially strong in career-focused programs.
Intrinsic motivation is internal — pride in learning a skill, confidence, and personal growth. This is what makes learning stick.
As educators, we use external goals to guide students, but we build lasting success by helping them find internal value in what they’re learning.
