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Motivation
Introduction: (4-6 sentences)
Create a solid introduction for this essay that states the topics you will be discussing. Please remember that the last sentence should be your thesis that tells your reader the purpose of the assignment and highlights the sub topics you will cover. Remove these notes before submission.
Student Motivation
Discuss how student motivation can enhance performance. Your examples should include theories and principles that promote motivation. Do NOT discuss how a teacher can motivate students. That belongs in the final prompt. (4-6 sentences)
Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation
Explain what these two types of motivation are and how they differ. Specific classroom related examples are required. (4-6 sentences)
Factors That Affect Motivation
Explain some of the factors that affect motivation. There are many factors so be sure to include examples related to factors both in and out of the classroom. (4-6 sentences)
Teacher Strategies
Describe three age-appropriate strategies that can be used to help motivate students in the classroom. CITATIONS are required with each strategy to show it is a research-based strategy. (1-2 paragraphs)
Teacher Effectiveness
Explain how teacher motivation affects student motivation. Two to three specific classroom related examples are required. (4-6 sentences)
Conclusion: (4-6 sentences)
*** REMINDER to add visuals as this is part of your Layout in the rubric.
References
Include a minimum two or three scholarly references. Remove these notes before submission.
Ormrod, J. E., & Jones, B. D. (2018). Essentials of Educational Psychology: Big Ideas to Guide Effective Teaching. (5th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.