Additional Motivation Theories

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Additional Motivation Theories

• EDU 330 Educational Psychology
• Dr. Daniel Moos, PhD

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Overview

• Self-Determination Theory
• Expectancy X Value Theory
• Humanistic View of Motivation

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Self-determination theory Process of deciding
how to act on ones environment (Ryan Deci,
2000)
Need Definition Classroom Application/Example




Competence
Feedback (Your problem-solving skills are
improving. Good work!)
Ability to function effectively in the environment
Independence and ability to alter the environment
Teacher asks for student input on rules,
encourages students to set monitor goals
Autonomy
Teacher spends time with her students before
after school, helping them w/ homework, etc
The feeling of being connected to others in ones
environment
Relatedness
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Expectancy X Value Theory
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Motivation Humanistic views
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Motivation Humanistic views

• Applying humanistic views of motivation to the
  classroom
• Treat students as people first and learners
  second.
• Provide students with unconditional positive
  regard by separating their behaviors from their
  intrinsic worth.
• Create safe and orderly classrooms where students
  believe they can learn, and they are expected to
  do so.