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Intrinsic Motivation for the Classroom

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From anethicalisland.wordpress.com - June 19, 2014 9:28 PM
Bring on the i. I just finished reading several books about intrinsic motivation. None of the research is new, so why aren't we incorporating intrinsic motivation into the classroom more? Here are ...
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We are told that it is best for students to have intrinsic motivation, yet we often turn to rewards in an effort to help students do better. Mia MacMeekin has created another excellent infographic that looks at this concept and that shares 27 ideas to help you incorporate intrinsic motivation into your classroom. This is another great infographic to share with colleagues.

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Monica S Mcfeeters's curator insight, June 27, 2014 2:34 AM

I love this break down! Which motivation technique inspires learners  the best? Can both be meaningful and why? Which technique do you feel Common Core applies most heavily?
Raquel Oliveira's curator insight, July 2, 2014 7:01 PM

ahhh...esse tal MOTIvo para AÇÃO... vale a pena conhecer mais a respeito para auxiliar os aprendizes a encontrarem o seu próprio caminho: interiormente ou exteriormente ?
Mafe Dominguez's curator insight, April 27, 2018 11:45 PM
There are different strategies that can be applied in class in order to motivate students and get a better quality education. These strategies involve some ingredients such as student, teacher, content, method (process) and environment that help to analyze the context, and therefore to increase learner’s motivation. Williams and Williams (2011) suggest some strategies that can be considered during class to increment this motivation. To begin with, Williams and Williams (2011) state that the first ingredient in order to increase motivation is the student. Since every student is different one to another, teachers need to find different procedures that allow students to learn as much as possible. In order to establish these procedures, teachers need to keep in mind the individual and social factors that affect students; in that way, the first strategy that should be considered to increase motivation is to provide students with support, if they have any difficulty with a particular topic, and opportunities for them to become active participants; it is also important to involve parents during the learning process, this means, parents should encourage and motivate students to do well in school.
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Educating Innovators: 25 Ways to Prepare Students for a Changing Job Landscape - InformED

Educating Innovators: 25 Ways to Prepare Students for a Changing Job Landscape - InformED | Eclectic Technology | Scoop.it
From www.opencolleges.edu.au - August 5, 2013 8:52 PM

"In a world where knowledge is readily available on every Internet-connected device, what you know matters far less than what you can do with what you know."

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How should we be preparing todays students for their future jobs? This post recommends that  colleges need to be "adding the value and teaching the skills that matter most in the marketplace." 
And what skill is most critical? Imagination. That's right, we need to teach our students to be "innovation ready," to have the skills to solve problems creatively, to think of new ways to address issues, to be critical thinkers, to communicate, to collaborate. In fact the post states "In essence, students and young professionals today will have to “invent” their future jobs." 

The post looks at the difference between innovation and creativity, where innovative teaching is taking place, and then provides a list of 25 ways to create your own classroom of innovators. Three of the suggestions are below. Each has additional details in the post (and there are 22 more for you to check out). 

* Urge students to imagine the skills – not the job title – they want.

* Promote creativity

* Build intrinsic motivation

At all levels of schooling we need to teach our students skills that they will need in the future...the job market is changing so rapidly that we have a difficult time imagining what the future jobs will be. Is it possible for each of us to begin to plant the seeds of creativity and innovation in our students (at all levels) to help them prepare for their future?

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Kimberly House's curator insight, August 11, 2013 7:21 AM

Fantastic list at the bottom of this article about how to foster a classroom of innovators. 
Dave Barry's curator insight, August 16, 2013 2:20 PM

A must 
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Assessment as a Means for Developing a Sense of Achievement

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From usergeneratededucation.wordpress.com - May 12, 2012 7:12 PM

"Assessment should be a continuous feedback loop, one that is integrated into the learning process, and where the feedback improves the competency of the learner. Assessments should be used as opportunities to develop a sense of achievement and related competencies."

 

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Want to Raise Young Leaders? Don't Hand Out Rewards So Easily - Education - GOOD

Want to Raise Young Leaders? Don't Hand Out Rewards So Easily - Education - GOOD | Eclectic Technology | Scoop.it
From www.good.is - February 7, 2012 9:58 PM
A 30-year study shows that building a student's intrinsic motivation works, not giving them prizes.
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25 Ways to Cultivate Intrinsic Motivation - InformED

25 Ways to Cultivate Intrinsic Motivation - InformED | Eclectic Technology | Scoop.it
From www.opencolleges.edu.au - September 4, 2013 9:54 PM

"In the context of learning, intrinsic motivation is motivation that stems not from external factors like grades and status, but rather from genuine interest and ambition. Like altruism, it assumes no reward. But – like altruism – it is difficult to corroborate. Even if Sally, your best student, completes the Extra Credit assignment out of pure enjoyment, it doesn’t mean she isn’t expecting external rewards like approval and attention."

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Does intrinsic motivation exist? This post explores this idea, clearly landing in the field of intrinsic motivation. After exploring the concept and discussing how education has changed there is a list of 25 ways we may help students cultivate this trait. A few are listed below but many more are in the post, as is a TEDtalk by Dan Pink.

* Rethink reward

* Make mastery cool

* Make students feel like education is a choice, not a requirement

* Make every student feel confident

Each of the items has additional information in the post. As you work in your classroom this year you may find yourself using some of the ideas listed in this post with your students.

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Drora Arussy's comment, September 8, 2013 4:57 PM
Student ownership and buy-in has always been key, thank you for sharing.
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Students Who Challenge Us:Eight Things Skilled Teachers Think, Say, and Do

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From www.ascd.org - September 29, 2012 9:38 PM

An article from Educational Leadership on "how to engage students whom seem unreachable, who resist learning activities, or who disrupt them for others." Larry Ferlazzo reflects on his yers of teaching and shares ways he engages students by developing "their intrinsic motivation."

The post provides eight detailed recommendations. The infographic above shares the short hand version!

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Educational Leadership: For Each to Excel: Make Standards Engaging

Educational Leadership: For Each to Excel: Make Standards Engaging | Eclectic Technology | Scoop.it
From www.ascd.org - March 25, 2012 8:19 AM

At the core of education standards is a simple premise: High expectations beget high performance. But wishing doesn't always make it so...

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