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= = Motivation in Education

Purpose and Objectives.
Throughout this wiki site, information will be discussed on the theories behind motivation, explaining the difference between **Extrinsic, Intrinsic, Needs** and **Cognitive** based motivation. The use of **praise** to motivate the adult learner will be explained and helpful tips for the instructor to use in the classroom. = We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act but a habit. **//Aristotle //** = =MOTIVATION: Motivation is an internal process that helps us to achieve our goals. It gives reason, incentive or enthusiasm to actions or behaviours.=

= Tips and Strategies for Developing Motivation: = **Expect Engagement**: Insist the student be a part of the learning process **Display the Qualities of Engaging Teachers**: Have a powerful impact on the student with a motivating presence **Reward Learning Rather than Behaviour**: Encourage students to develop intrinsic pleasure from learning **Use Praise and Criticism Effectively**: Create a positive supportive classroom environment **Attend to Student's Basic Needs**: Basic needs must be met prior to the student engaging in learning **Promote Student Automony**: The student will achieve their goals if they are in control of their actions for success **Teach Things Worth Learning**: Students will feel motivated if they are learning things worth learning. (Barkley,2010)

**Five important factors that affect Motivation are:** 1) Relevance: Adults have a strong need to feel that what they are learning will assist them in achieving their goals. 2) Competence: Teaching and learning that enhances a learner’s immediate ability to act or perform strengthens the sense of self-competence. 3) Success: Learners need to feel that success is possible. 4) Utility: Learners have a strong need to use knowledge in their career or personal lives. 5) Environment: The people, place and process of learning are important factors that influence the willingness to learn.

Alan Rice
My name is Alan Rice and I teach at Okanagan College in the Business Department. My primary focus is in tourism and marketing. I've been teaching for four years. My professional background includes 20 years in the tourism industry in a number of different roles. I lived in Whistler for 12 years where I worked with Intrawest, Tourism Whistler and in the hotel sector. I now have a small marketing research company in Kelowna. My interests include skiing, golf, music and photography. I'm taking the PIDP course to improve my classroom teaching techniques and to learn how to better engage my students in the learning process.

Lyn Krenz
My name is Lyn Krenz and I am a Certified Dental Assistant, presently living in Kelowna, BC. I work at the Okanagan College in the Dental Assisting Department, part time and I am a surgical assistant at the Okanagan Oral Maxillofacial Surgery Center 4 days per week. I have a wonderful husband and three adult children. I have been taking the Provincial Instructor's Diploma, and have completed 5 courses, hoping to complete the program by this summer. I have enjoyed the program and have learned a great deal, to enhance my teaching abilities in the Dental Program. My goal is to introduce a new element to our course on implant dentistry.(http://www.okanagan.bc.ca/departments/health/certified-dental-assistant.html?)

=Without inspiration the best powers of the mind remain dormant. There is a fuel in us which needs to be ignited with sparks. **Johann Gottfried Von Herder** = References:

Barkley, Elizabeth F.(2010) //Student Engagment Techniques//, A handbook for college faculty, page 81-86