{"id":4662,"date":"2022-10-07T23:02:14","date_gmt":"2022-10-08T03:02:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/edt431-531\/?p=4662"},"modified":"2023-01-27T16:16:28","modified_gmt":"2023-01-27T21:16:28","slug":"changing-gears-drive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/exemplary-science-teaching\/2022\/10\/changing-gears-drive\/","title":{"rendered":"Changing Gears: Drive"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Motivation is the driving force behind all life decisions. It is what determines our needs, values, and goals in life. When it comes to students in the classroom what can teachers do to foster motivation<\/strong> and curiosity<\/strong>? In the book Drive, <\/em>by Daniel H. Pink, he discusses the process of shifting from extrinsic motivation to intrinsic motivation through the three pillars of autonomy<\/strong>, mastery<\/strong>, and purpose<\/strong>. Let’s take a look at what drives<\/strong><\/em> us as educators and students?<\/p>\n\n\n

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1. Autonomy<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In Drive, <\/em>Daniel Pink defines autonomy as, the desire to be self-directed<\/strong>. Autonomy motivates students to think creatively without the pressure to conform to strict rules. Providing yourself and students flexibility within a rigid framework will help to spark the intrinsic drive of autonomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are some ways to support autonomy in the classroom that lead to intrinsic motivation?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

  • Provide students with a choice of task<\/li>
  • Use project based learning and free time to work on side projects they are passionate about<\/li>
  • Encourage self-assessment<\/li>
  • Flip the classroom and have students participate in inquiry<\/li>
  • Have students set personal goals
    • Daniel Pinks four Ts of autonomy are, the freedom to pick the task<\/strong>, the time<\/strong>, the technique<\/strong>, and the team<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      \u201cControl leads to compliance; autonomy leads to engagement.\u201d <\/strong><\/p>-Daniel Pink<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

      2. Mastery<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Mastery is defined as, the urge to get better at stuff<\/strong>, according to Daniel Pink. Engagement is what produces mastery and there are 3 rules that accompany.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      1. <\/strong>Mastery is a mindset<\/strong> that requires students to recognize their ability. They are not perfect, but infinitely improvable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


      2.<\/strong> Mastery is a pain<\/strong> that requires loads of effort, practice, failure, trial and error, and grit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


      3.<\/strong> Mastery is an asymptote<\/strong> that can make it frustrating, but embracing it is crucial for learning.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

      Mastery<\/strong> is another key component for fostering intrinsic motivation<\/strong> within the classroom. When students have a particular interest in a topic, they tend to engage with the content by using more effective learning strategies. These learning strategies include, learning from mistakes, changing\/adapting strategies that aren’t working, and asking for help when necessary. In order to become intrinsically motivated, students need to believe there is no limit <\/strong>to their potential and they should be given the proper tools to improve their skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      3. Purpose<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Daniel Pink defines purpose as, the desire to make a contribution<\/strong> and to create a transcendent purpose<\/strong>. As humans we are naturally inclined to seek our purpose in life and make contributions to the world. Pink believes that joining a cause that is “bigger” than oneself is what drives motivation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Purpose in a classroom setting provides students with a reason to engage with course materials and gives them a reason to want to learn. Students like to feel like they are working toward something that is worth their time and effort. Teachers can add purpose into the classroom by simply asking “why”<\/strong> a particular concept is important to learn. Allowing students to add their own perspective on the purpose of a lesson helps them determine the “why”<\/strong> of their work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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