Self-Determination
The Self-Determination Theory
Students are intrinsically motivated when learning about something that already holds their attention. Students are extrinsically motivated when the reward becomes the goal, not the learning. Lastly, students are amotivated meaning no motivation at all.
Calvin!
This is Calvin!
He is imaginative
He is Cynical
His attention is divided
He is curious
He thinks some of his knowledge is useless, and doesn't know how to apply it
Doesn't have a sense of belonging, since he is bullied for knowing things he "shouldn't"
Self-Determination Examples
Intrinsic: When students have an interest in something, and that motivates them to learn and try
Example: If I like music, and we start talking about how music affects the brain in class, I would be more interested in that topic
Extrinsic: When a student feels pressured or "forced" to learn something they don't have an interest in, and this is what motivates them
Example: If I don't like math but want good grades, a good grade could motivate me to learn about math
Amotivation: When a student has no motivation
Example: If something is not being rewarded, and I have no interest in science, I would not be motivated at all to try and learn