{"id":4655,"date":"2022-10-07T12:33:42","date_gmt":"2022-10-07T16:33:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/edt431-531\/?p=4655"},"modified":"2023-01-27T16:16:39","modified_gmt":"2023-01-27T21:16:39","slug":"how-to-drive-motivation-in-science-classrooms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/exemplary-science-teaching\/2022\/10\/how-to-drive-motivation-in-science-classrooms\/","title":{"rendered":"How to DRIVE Motivation in Science Classrooms"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.miamioh.edu\/edt431-531\/files\/2022\/10\/3A9187D9-BDC8-4213-9D96-24E0EA79EC2A-1024x683.jpeg?resize=1024%2C683\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4656\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.miamioh.edu\/exemplary-science-teaching\/files\/2022\/10\/3A9187D9-BDC8-4213-9D96-24E0EA79EC2A.jpeg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.miamioh.edu\/exemplary-science-teaching\/files\/2022\/10\/3A9187D9-BDC8-4213-9D96-24E0EA79EC2A.jpeg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.miamioh.edu\/exemplary-science-teaching\/files\/2022\/10\/3A9187D9-BDC8-4213-9D96-24E0EA79EC2A.jpeg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.miamioh.edu\/exemplary-science-teaching\/files\/2022\/10\/3A9187D9-BDC8-4213-9D96-24E0EA79EC2A.jpeg?resize=1536%2C1025&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.miamioh.edu\/exemplary-science-teaching\/files\/2022\/10\/3A9187D9-BDC8-4213-9D96-24E0EA79EC2A.jpeg?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>How do you get students to REALLY like science? What can MOTIVATE students\u2019 scientific interests? There are thousands of questions regarding student motivation that teachers ask themselves. Let&#8217;s explore motivation from the inside out using the book DRIVE by Daniel Pink.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center has-background wp-block-heading\" style=\"background-color:#f0bcbc\"><strong>Extrinsic Motivation vs Intrinsic Motivation<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Extrinsic motivation can be defined as:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>\u201cA motivation to participate in an activity based on meeting an external goal, garnering praise and approval, winning a competition, or receiving an award or payment.\u201d<\/p><cite>-Science Direct<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>In a school environment, extrinsic motivation involves gaining a reward for an external goal such as receiving a good grade, candy, or perhaps a pizza party. Daniel Pink found that extrinsic motivation is great for non-complex tasks or physical activities. Relying on extrinsic motivation in the science classroom may lead to:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Lack of creativity in students\u2019 work.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Lack of interest in subjects or class lectures.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Students do the bare minimum to receive a passing score.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Frustration during worksheets or lecture notes.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Lack of growth.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Restricted critical thinking.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"707\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.miamioh.edu\/edt431-531\/files\/2022\/10\/3481F63F-3C68-4BCD-88A5-A93B07F77D1F_1_201_a-1024x707.jpeg?resize=1024%2C707\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4657\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.miamioh.edu\/exemplary-science-teaching\/files\/2022\/10\/3481F63F-3C68-4BCD-88A5-A93B07F77D1F_1_201_a.jpeg?resize=1024%2C707&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.miamioh.edu\/exemplary-science-teaching\/files\/2022\/10\/3481F63F-3C68-4BCD-88A5-A93B07F77D1F_1_201_a.jpeg?resize=300%2C207&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.miamioh.edu\/exemplary-science-teaching\/files\/2022\/10\/3481F63F-3C68-4BCD-88A5-A93B07F77D1F_1_201_a.jpeg?resize=768%2C530&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.miamioh.edu\/exemplary-science-teaching\/files\/2022\/10\/3481F63F-3C68-4BCD-88A5-A93B07F77D1F_1_201_a.jpeg?w=1143&amp;ssl=1 1143w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Intrinsic motivation can be defined as:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>\u201cThe doing of an activity for its inherent satisfaction rather than for some separable consequence.\u201d<\/p><cite>-Frontier IN<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Intrinsic motivation within the classroom can be difficult to develop. It is much easier to create a lesson that has external rewards instead of intrinsic motivation. It is POSSIBLE by catering to the student\u2019s interest and making lesson plans memorable\/ meaningful. What intrinsic motivation within your students can accomplish:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>True education and understanding (Not training students to memorize).&nbsp;<\/li><li>Growth of classroom diversity.&nbsp;<\/li><li>True interest in scientific concepts.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Growth of critical thinking and analytical skills.&nbsp;<\/li><li>New ideas and abundant CREATIVITY!&nbsp;<\/li><li>Students develop skills to educate themselves and others.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"746\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.miamioh.edu\/edt431-531\/files\/2022\/10\/7EC79A1B-BA4D-49F2-B6C8-F027F5668313_1_201_a-1024x746.jpeg?resize=1024%2C746\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4658\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.miamioh.edu\/exemplary-science-teaching\/files\/2022\/10\/7EC79A1B-BA4D-49F2-B6C8-F027F5668313_1_201_a.jpeg?resize=1024%2C746&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.miamioh.edu\/exemplary-science-teaching\/files\/2022\/10\/7EC79A1B-BA4D-49F2-B6C8-F027F5668313_1_201_a.jpeg?resize=300%2C219&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.miamioh.edu\/exemplary-science-teaching\/files\/2022\/10\/7EC79A1B-BA4D-49F2-B6C8-F027F5668313_1_201_a.jpeg?resize=768%2C560&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.miamioh.edu\/exemplary-science-teaching\/files\/2022\/10\/7EC79A1B-BA4D-49F2-B6C8-F027F5668313_1_201_a.jpeg?w=1107&amp;ssl=1 1107w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center has-background wp-block-heading\" style=\"background-color:#f0bcbc\">Types of Behavior in <strong>YOUR<\/strong> Students<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The way your students conduct themselves academically has a strong correlation to their motivation type. Daniel Pink outlines two behavior types within DRIVE: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Type I Behavior:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>An approach to activities focused on intrinsic motivation.\u00a0<\/li><li>Behavior is encouraged by satisfaction for one&#8217;s self.\u00a0<\/li><li>Structured to build control over one\u2019s own life path.\u00a0<\/li><li>Guided through one\u2019s purpose.<\/li><li>Inspired by creativity and ingenuity.\u00a0<\/li><li>The need to assist the world and our peers.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.miamioh.edu\/edt431-531\/files\/2022\/10\/6B17AD72-AFED-49BF-AA13-00DA633B424C_1_201_a.jpeg?resize=602%2C579\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4677\" width=\"602\" height=\"579\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.miamioh.edu\/exemplary-science-teaching\/files\/2022\/10\/6B17AD72-AFED-49BF-AA13-00DA633B424C_1_201_a.jpeg?w=939&amp;ssl=1 939w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.miamioh.edu\/exemplary-science-teaching\/files\/2022\/10\/6B17AD72-AFED-49BF-AA13-00DA633B424C_1_201_a.jpeg?resize=300%2C289&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.miamioh.edu\/exemplary-science-teaching\/files\/2022\/10\/6B17AD72-AFED-49BF-AA13-00DA633B424C_1_201_a.jpeg?resize=768%2C739&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 602px) 100vw, 602px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Type X Behavior:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Behaviors that are fueled by external rewards.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Behaviors do not necessarily provide self-satisfaction.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Lack of creativity and more motivation to earn a physical reward.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Done for benefit of one\u2019s self.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Common in physical tasks.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Within the science classroom, look to push students into utilizing type I  behaviors. Not only will students find purpose in their work, but the content will also be MEMORABLE. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center has-background wp-block-heading\" style=\"background-color:#f0bcbc\">A Tool of Encouraging Intrinsic Motivation: <strong>PRAISE<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One important aspect of encouraging intrinsic motivation in a science classroom is the use of GOOD praise. It is very easy to tell a student that they did a \u201cgood job!\u201d, although nobody really remembers these phrases in the long run. How can you make your praise memorable?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"761\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.miamioh.edu\/edt431-531\/files\/2022\/10\/D2A7565B-C6FA-4091-83FB-79CFD9A79CC7-1024x761.jpeg?resize=1024%2C761&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4659 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.miamioh.edu\/exemplary-science-teaching\/files\/2022\/10\/D2A7565B-C6FA-4091-83FB-79CFD9A79CC7.jpeg?resize=1024%2C761&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.miamioh.edu\/exemplary-science-teaching\/files\/2022\/10\/D2A7565B-C6FA-4091-83FB-79CFD9A79CC7.jpeg?resize=300%2C223&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.miamioh.edu\/exemplary-science-teaching\/files\/2022\/10\/D2A7565B-C6FA-4091-83FB-79CFD9A79CC7.jpeg?resize=768%2C571&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.miamioh.edu\/exemplary-science-teaching\/files\/2022\/10\/D2A7565B-C6FA-4091-83FB-79CFD9A79CC7.jpeg?w=1224&amp;ssl=1 1224w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Incorporate the students&#8217; strategy in your praise!<\/li><li>Praise their effort!&nbsp;<\/li><li>Example: \u201cLily, you should be so proud of yourself! You have worked so hard on half-life calculations and got an A on your test! I am proud of your growth!\u201d&nbsp;<\/li><li>Example: \u201cI have never seen anyone solve a projectile motion problem like that Mike! Awesome job at thinking outside the box and using your problem-solving skills!\u201d&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=wyO5OrigCyY&#038;list=LL&#038;index=1&#038;t=87s\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center has-background wp-block-heading\" style=\"background-color:#f0bcbc\">Summary: <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many classrooms have revolved around extrinsic motivation and type X behaviors. Students are left to memorize the lecture content and regurgitate it back into an assessment. THIS IS NOT WHAT SCIENCE IS ABOUT!!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We should choose to intrinsically motivate our students as educators to give them purpose and freedom. Make each lesson memorable. Let your students take the reigns and guide their own interests. Let&#8217;s encourage students to LOVE science. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">I never was motivated with day to day lectures to truly WANT to learn science. It was the content that was relatable and required creativity that motivated me. BE THAT INTRINSIC MOTIVATING EDUCATOR!! <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/scienceteaching?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#scienceteaching<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/edp431?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#edp431<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/teacher?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#teacher<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NSTA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@NSTA<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/edutopia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@edutopia<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/wbKB0YVEZI\">pic.twitter.com\/wbKB0YVEZI<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Ms. Lord (@B1ologyteacher) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/B1ologyteacher\/status\/1577083113884483584?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 3, 2022<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Source: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pink, D. H. (2018). <em>Drive: The surprising truth about what motivates Us<\/em>. 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