Instruction Model - Motivational

Overview

Most students are not intrinsically motivated to study. Teachers and parents must supply adequate extrinsic motivation until the student becomes intrinsically motivated. It answers such questions as, "Why is this class required anyway?", "Will there be a lot of homework?", and "What do I have to do to, get an 'A'?"

When to Use the Motivational Model

This model is useful at the beginning of a school year and periodically during the course to motivate students and frame the course requirements.

Steps in the Motivational Model

1. State the motivational phrase (i.e. Life is a story problem.)
2. Expose students to information answering "Why is this class required?"
3. Allow the students to comment on and analyze the information.
4. Reinforce motivation by asking questions such as, "What does this mean about the importance of learning ..."
5. Expose the students to information answering "Will there be a lot of homework?"
6. Allow the students to comment on and analyze the information.
7. Reinforce motivation by asking questions such as, "Why do you think most math teachers require a lot of homework?"
8. Expose the students to information answering "What do I have to do to get an 'A'?"
9. Allow the students to comment on and analyze the information.
10. Present students with a course syllabus, class rules, and other class materials. Review the expectations of class work, homework, test preparation and other factors of the classroom environment.
11. Lead a discussion class rules and requirements to reinforce the material presented and fix the ideas in the minds of the students.

Lesson Evaluation Checklist

Do the students have a basic understanding of the role of the subject material in their life?

Do the students understand the homework, quiz, and test requirements?

Can the students identify ways in which the course material will help them in their lives?

Do the students understand the reasoning behind the course requirements and class rules?

Credits

None

Other Resources

ATHERTON J S (2005) Learning and Teaching: Motivation [On-line] UK: Available: http://www.learningandteaching.info/learning/motivation.htm Accessed: 3 November 2006

ATHERTON J S (2005) Learning and Teaching: Motivational Hygiene [On-line] UK: Available: http://www.learningandteaching.info/learning/motivation.htm Accessed: 3 November 2006

ATHERTON J S (2005) Learning and Teaching: Motivation and Anxiety [On-line] UK: Available: http://www.learningandteaching.info/learning/motivanx.htm Accessed: 3 November 2006