QTC CH 11

QTC: Chapter 11

How might you enhance motivation and affect in your students using the theories of motivation?

For my classroom, I would like to set the tone early in the semester. I am the teacher and we are going to think constantly in the classroom to learn. I will also vary my teaching methods, utilize challenging work, and give my students options so my students will stay motivated throughout class time. I, personally, will show enthusiasm, provide constructive feedback, and model appropriate motivation. Hopefully through my behavior, the classroom environment, and my teaching style, I can stimulate my students to stay motivated for learning.

Which theories of motivation are most helpful and instructive for you?

The temporal motivation theory is the most helpful to me as a teacher. The theories that fall underneath this theory include incentive theory, drive theory, need theory, self-efficacy, and goal-setting. I am not a strong believer of using incentive to get children to learn, but I do believe it is necessary in some settings. Through modeling and teaching motivational skills, I hope to instill a drive (or thirst) for knowledge in my students. I want my students to be eager to think and learn everyday. I want my students to have self-efficacy, especially when it comes to independent work. I will use goal-setting in my classroom constantly, because I know that motivation is used to complete a goal.