🔒 Unraveling the Complexities of Motivation in Design and Technology
In this follow-up episode to my conversation with Phil Jones about Remke's paper on intrinsic motivation, I delve deeper into the concepts of motivation and expectancy, drawing from my doctoral research and my chapter in the "Learning to Teach Design and Technology" book. I explore the distinction between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, emphasising that intrinsic motivation comes from within the pupils, such as the satisfaction of mastering complex tasks or learning something new, while extrinsic motivation stems from external rewards like passing exams or pursuing a particular career.
I argue that teachers should consider both short-term and long-term relevance when planning lessons, as well as the cost-benefit balance for pupils in terms of stress, effort, and hard work. Using personal examples from my own schooling experience, I illustrate how a teacher's intervention and support can help students overcome challenges and develop their skills within their zone of proximal development.
Throughout the episode, I stress the importance of teachers conducting research in their classrooms to challenge assumptions and understand pupils' motivations better. By being aware of the complexities surrounding intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, teachers can create more engaging and effective learning experiences in design and technology. I invite listeners to share their thoughts on the conversation with Phil, and Remke's paper, and how it may have influenced their understanding of motivation in the classroom.
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Mentioned in this episode
Learning to Teach Design and Technology
Klapwijk, R. (2023). Secondary Students Intrinsic Motivation during Multidisciplinary STEAM projects : A quantitative study on the influence of competence, autonomy and relatedness in secondary Dutch classrooms. The 40th International Pupils’ Attitudes Towards Technology Conference Proceedings 2023, 1(October). Retrieved from https://openjournals.ljmu.ac.uk/PATT40/article/view/997
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