Motivation Theories

1. MotivationTheories What makes you want to change?

2. How do I begin to lead on change ? By the end of this power-point you will be able to: reflect, theorise and generalise about motivation theory This is because you will: • know about a range of factors affecting motivation; • be able to use theory to help analyse motivation in your educational setting; • be able to apply this knowledge to design and deliver changes which improve standards in literacy.

3. In summary then… You will be able to: • experience • reflect • theorise • apply • The table shows how these concepts link to the key words of: perspective motivation action

4. How do I get things to change…look at Motivation Theory Think about a recent event where you had to lead on change. It may be a lesson, Key Stage or Phase initiative or a whole school policy. Write down the reasons why this event was successful. Be brief but include all aspects of the change Experience Identify the key features that led to successful change.

5. How do I get things to change…look at Motivation Theory Self-determination theory The innate tendency to thrive dependent on the immediate environment. Take some time to research self-determination theory so that you familiar with the term and its ideas. You may like to start with these readings but look for articles that are appropriate to your setting. http://www.unco.edu/cebs/psychology/kevinpugh/motivation_project/resources/ryan_deci00.pdf http://www.education.com/reference/article/self-determination-theory-of-motivation

6. How do I get things to change…look at Motivation Theory Attribution theory Carol Dweck is a leader in the field of motivational theory and has developed a highly influential approach. Bernard Weiner also offers some very interesting comments. Again, find some research that ‘speaks to you’ in relation to your experience. http://teacherstoolbox.co.uk/T_Dweck.html http://www.education.com/reference/article/dweck-carol-susan-1946-/ http://www.learning-theories.com/weiners-attribution-theory.html

7. How do I get things to change…look at Motivation Theory Needs based theory These theories are based on a hierarchy of needs. The most common being Maslow. You might also like to consider, Alderfer’s ERG theory and the dual factor theory of Frederick Herzberg. . You might like to look at these theories in relation to barriers to learning; poverty, social deprivation or additional learning needs. http://www.web-books.com/eLibrary/NC/B0/B58/085MB58.html http://www.learning-theories.com/maslows-hierarchy-of-needs.html

8. Return to the notes on your two events… What aspects of the motivational theories played a part in the positive and negative aspects of your experiences of leading on change? Complete this sentence: If I were to lead on change, I would like to consider these three points of motivational theory:

9. Experience, reflect, theorise and apply Through engaging with the activities in this power-point, you have been able to: • look at previous experiences and reflect on how these have been beneficial in changing practice; • read about theories of motivation and relate these to your experiences; • begin to apply this learning to a different situation where change is needed.