{"id":1297,"date":"2018-09-28T19:17:27","date_gmt":"2018-09-28T23:17:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/edt431-531\/?p=1297"},"modified":"2018-09-28T19:18:27","modified_gmt":"2018-09-28T23:18:27","slug":"misconceptions-of-motivation-the-drive-to-succeed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/exemplary-science-teaching\/2018\/09\/misconceptions-of-motivation-the-drive-to-succeed\/","title":{"rendered":"Misconceptions of Motivation: The DRIVE to Succeed"},"content":{"rendered":"

Welcome to Misconceptions of Motivation 101!<\/strong><\/h2>\n

In this short online course, we are going to debunk the most common misconception about motivation in and outside of the classroom. What is that, you may ask? Continue through this short course to discover the answers.<\/p>\n

Daniel H. Pink, author of\u00a0DRIVE<\/em>, gives a new look on the ins and outs of motivation.<\/p>\n

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Module 1:What Personality Type are You?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

What is motivation to you? Do you define it by the want to do achieve an action to be self-satisfied, or maybe wanting to reach the finish line for the medal at the end? Most people think one way or the other.<\/p>\n

If you want the medal at the end of the race, you have a Type X<\/strong> personality. You most likely:<\/p>\n

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  • Want to be given a due date to finish something by\"\"<\/li>\n
  • Work to get the best grade<\/li>\n
  • Have the goal of impressing others with your work<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    If you want to achieve self-satisfaction by learning something or doing something, you have a Type I<\/strong> personality. You most likely:<\/p>\n

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    • Want to master new things\"\"<\/li>\n
    • Work to understand something fully<\/li>\n
    • Work creatively to self-satisfy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      So, what is the difference between Person X and Person Y? A Type X person needs some sort of\u00a0extrinsic\u00a0motivation<\/em><\/strong> to complete a task. They require a reward from\u00a0outside\u00a0<\/em>of themselves to be motivated. A Type person only need intrinsic motivation<\/em><\/strong> to complete a task. They only require internal DRIVE<\/strong> to work harder.<\/p>\n

      Module 2: Wait, What is Internal Drive?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

      Module one introduced you to two types of motivation. Hopefully you have an idea of what type of motivation you require. Now, it’s time to learn in what ways\u00a0all<\/em> humans are motivated.<\/p>\n

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      1. Biological Motivations<\/strong> include:\"\"<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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        • Naturally having a need to survive<\/li>\n
        • Striving to eat and drink<\/li>\n
        • Naturally working to reproduce<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          2. Outside\/Extrinsic Motivations<\/strong> include:<\/p>\n

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          • Working to gain money<\/li>\n
          • Wanting to impress others<\/li>\n
          • Striving to win a competition<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            Biological motivations and outside motivations were the only known drives for a very long time. However, they do not explain why all humans do what they do. Why do people work on puzzles for days just to finish it? If there is no medal, money, or grade alongside of it, why do it? The answer is internal motivation and drive.<\/p>\n

            3. Internal\/Intrinsic Motivations<\/strong> include:<\/p>\n

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            • Working for a self-made pat on the back<\/li>\n
            • Working to just completing the task<\/li>\n
            • Being satisfied by accomplishments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              Think more about what motivates\u00a0you<\/em> the most out of these three options. Reflect.<\/p>\n

              Module 3: What are the Elements of Internal Motivation?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

              Humans naturally hold three elements of intrinsic motivation. These include autonomy, mastery, and purpose. Continue the module to learn more:\"\"<\/p>\n

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              • Autonomy<\/strong> refers to the ability to make your own choices based on your own free-will. Being autonomous allows for independence from outside sources, and self-made decision making.<\/li>\n
              • Mastery<\/strong> refers to gaining the utmost knowledge for a subject, action, or topic. You have mastered a topic once you understand completely.<\/li>\n
              • Purpose<\/strong> refers to an innermost\u00a0reason<\/em> for completing something or learning something.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                Humans\u00a0want<\/em> to be independent. They\u00a0want<\/em> to master their terrain. They\u00a0need\u00a0<\/em>a purpose in doing things.<\/p>\n

                Watch this video explaining these three elements more in depth.<\/p>\n