Motivation to Learn Infographic Introduction
Motivation to Learn Infographic Introduction
This infographic has been created to discuss motivation and how to use motivation to create deeper meaning in the classroom. Motivation is vital to learning across a lifetime. One must understand that students need to be taught a growth mindset and that they can change what they can do with much practice and hard work. One is not just stuck with where they currently are in their abilities; they can learn and grow with effort. Students must be taught that intelligence can be achieved through hard work. This is also communicated in the ISTE standard 4.d, which encourages perseverance in complex problems students solve (ISTE, 2017, p. 32).
Teachers help students develop competency by monitoring and planning their learning progress (NASEM, 2018, p. 112). According to ISTE (2017), setting personal goals, reflecting on the learning process, and using technology to seek feedback are essential standards for students to master (p. 31). Through choice and feedback, students begin to feel confident in their abilities. Teachers must create learning experiences that students value. The learning objective must be connected to real-world problems students can relate to. Focusing on interest is essential for teachers when designing their curriculum, and this is also found in ISTE standard 3.d, where students build knowledge by working through real-world challenges and finding solutions (ISTE, 2017, p. 32). There needs to be alignment between the assignment and student interests. According to Gura (2016), students should experience challenges, not just assignments (p. 65). The perception of choice is essential and impacts situational interests among students (NASEM, 2018, p. 114).
When teachers help students create mastery goals that connect background knowledge and current information, a more profound learning experience and long-term memory storage occur. Goals must be clear and specific, challenging to students, but possible to achieve. Helping students create learning behaviors through building a growth mindset, and when mastery goals are established, students rise to challenges, try harder, and seek more opportunities to learn new information. Teachers can help by creating emotionally supportive classrooms where students feel valued and safe. This should be a classroom where students know mistakes are part of learning (Gura, 2016, p. 64).
References
Gura, M. (2016). Make, learn, succeed: Building a culture of creativity in your school. Eugene, OR: ISTE. Part 2 (48 pages)
ISTE Standards for Educators (2017). Retrieved from: https://www.iste.org/standards/for-educators
National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (2018). How people learn II: Learners, contexts, and cultures. Washington, DC: The National Academies Pressantos://doora/10.17226/24783.
I agree with your statement, "There needs to be alignment between the assignment and student interests." When students are interested or feel connected to the information, there is a more of a "buy-in". When there is no connection, or if they are not interested and bored, they tend to check out mentally. I like your infographic, great style!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for the feedback. I teach science and social studies this year and that "buy-in" is what makes them want to seek answers to questions. That drives our instruction.
DeleteI agree that as teachers, we must create learning experiences that students value. As a brand-new teacher, I struggled with trying to connect the learning objectives in my math class with situations that students could connect to and that interested them. I learned a lot from that first year, but I have to say, that was a rough year! You did an amazing job on your infographic as well! It’s visually pleasing and does an excellent job covering the information! Great job!
ReplyDeleteMath is a hard one to connect. A lot of kids come with the attitude that they just can't do math or they are not good at it and start the year with that attitude. I try to make math hands on and built around projects (I taught 3rd grade math most recently).
DeleteWhat a beautiful infographic! My work focuses a lot on goal setting and growth mindset, so I'm really pleased to see how well you represented these ideas in such a small space. In a lot of my master's education, I've been disappointed how often the classwork (including the textbooks themselves) downplay the importance of social-emotional learning principles like these, so it's a nice change that the readings and studies we're learning about are actually embracing and supporting these concepts.
ReplyDeleteA very creative infographic. Also I agree with you that motivation is the key to achieving tasks. In my classroom I also apply motivation and creating a positive set in my classroom to get students to accomplish their goals. Technology can be used as a tool to allow students to become creative learners and designers. So my takeaway from your inspiring summary is that learning can be achieved once students have the right mind set.
ReplyDeleteI love your take away!
DeleteExcellent assessment of how an enriching environment can shape the education of a student. Taking ownership is part of that. Some tend to forget that the successful learning environment doesn't come just from the educator but the student as well. Your infographic is excellent, too. It lays out the information in an easy-to-follow appearance.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you enjoyed the infographic. I agree that students must also take ownership of their education and mindset.
DeleteI really liked your second paragraph where it is the teacher who helps the student in developing the competency. I think it would do (Oklahoma, America) good for more elementary teachers to understand their significant role and impact that they serve in the life of these students and their education.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you on that.
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