Theme 2 - Motivation Flashcards

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Achievement goal theory?

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A psychological theory of intrinsic motivation that considers how beliefs and cognitions orient us towards achievement or success

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Self - determination theory

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is a theory of motivation and personality that addresses three universal, innate and psychological needs: competence, autonomy, and psychological relatedness

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Indicators of motivation

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  • Energy
  • Commitment
  • Staying power
  • Skill
  • Single-mindedness
  • Enjoyment
  • Responsibility
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Strategies for increasing intrinsic motivation

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  • Empower your students with a feeling of conscious choice
  • Set a greater goal
  • Reinvent the system of rewards
  • Forget negative motivation
  • Beef up your learners’ self-esteem
  • Provide honest and instructive feedback
  • Encourage collaboration
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Impact of rewards on motivation?

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whenever an individual or a team is being given reward for their good work the motivation of the employee increases to do more good work in order to get more rewards.

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