Assignment: Cognitive and Situational Factors That Influence Motivation
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WK2Assgn2AbronY3303.pptxCognitive and Situational Factors That Influence Motivation
Yvonne Abron
Instructor(s): Robin Sachs
Motivating and Guiding School-Age Children and Adolescents (EDUC – 3303)
Walden University
September 10, 2017
Conditions to Activate self-system
-A student will determine how important the information is to be learned. That will determine there attention to learn.
-A student needs to know they have the ability to be successful. With the efficacy being based on pass experience.
-positive emotions can help shape the child`s motivation to learn.
*Gaining the child`s trust and motivating them will help them determine if they are willing to try and get the assignment done
Activities that can be used to motivate students
-Assign Classroom jobs-These jobs can cater to their interests and skills.
-Incentive Program-If the kids come all week and behave they can choose a activity to do on Fridays
-Plan a Dream field Trip-Make the goal to do a big trip at the end of the semester. Give them something to look forward to.
Five Classroom Applications:
-Use your voice as a effective Instructional Tool
-Humor in the Classroom
-Student Involvement
-Change the Scenery-Change of Pace
-Create a Safe Environment
motivation tips
-Be a good role model.
-Let your children know that sustained effort over time is the key to achievement.
-Steer your children toward appropriate classes and suitable activities for there age group.
-Offer support
-Find strengths and build on them.
-Be patient
Strategies
-Acknowledge
-Encourage
-Give specific feedback
-Model
-Demonstrate
-Create or add challenge
-Ask questions
-give assistance
-Provide information
-Give direction
*Always remember the best teaching strategies are based on research.
