Year: 2020
Type: article
Abstract: Do we wake every day with the heart-felt desire to get to work?What gives us motivation to enter the classroom to teach and learn day after day?And what incentivises our learners to do the same?Research into 'self-determination theory' (SDT) may highlight how both intrinsic and extrinsic motivators can be used to balance the learning process.In laying the foundation for this work, Ryan and Deci (2000) state "Human beings can be proactive and engaged or, passive and submissive.Most operate as a reflection of the social conditions in which they develop and function."Intrinsic motivation can begin with curiosity and intrigue, evolving and connecting to our desire to find answers to burning problems or issues.The extrinsic motivators may realise external reward or consequence.It is this article's contention that the extrinsic motivators in our lives help shape what we know while opening the door to new possibilities and interests.These extrinsic or external goals help to shed light on a favoured pathway to intrinsic motivation, which leads to success and personal discovery.
Author: Steve Ellwood
Language: English
Subfield: Social Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W3108313697