There are three basic human needs that need to be met to develop motivation which are competence, autonomy and relatedness (Bibliu). When children meet their need for competence their confidence and self worth go up. They challenge themselves to higher challenges. Children seek peoples praise and approval in their choices. When children do not meet these needs they begin to doubt themselves and do not accept challenges in fear that they will fail. They self handicap themselves (bibliu). Autonomy is when children have choices in what they want. When children meet their need for autonomy they are more motivated in school. Children enjoy being able to be able to choose what they want to do and are more likely to engage in class. If it is not met then the child is usually less likely to participate in class. Relatedness is being socially connected and to secure the love and respect of others (Bibliu). Students who meet their needs in relatedness fees accepted by their peers and teachers. They are motivated to be in school. Students that do not meet are likely to drop out of school and are anti social. Sociocultural and cognitive factors affect student motivation and engagement in the classroom because of how the students homelife is. If the student has a positive and stable homelife it is more likely for the student to be motivated and participate in class. On the other hand if the student does not have their parents support they tend to withdraw in class. Students cultural background will also effect their motivation and engagement in the classroom. In some cultures school is very important to stive and do well. In other cultures school is something that is not a priority. Every student learns differently. As a teacher if we address each students learning style our students will do better in school. We can make our classroom warm and inviting and offer choices throughout the day. It is important for teachers to develop a relationship with their students ( Millacci,2022). They can show interest by asking how their weeks were or holiday breaks. When teachers show up to their students sport games or other activities. Providing feedback on students accomplishments is another way teachers can help with motivation. You can use sticker charts to represent a good day of learning. A teacher may hinder motivation by having a controlling classroom ( Parish,N 2022). Having a structured classroom is good but if students do not have choices then they can loose motivation. Also if a teacher has lack of enthusiasm in what they are teaching then it can make the students less motivated. Building a relationship between parents and teachers is good for motivation in students. Having families involved in helping with homework is great motivator ( digital promise). If parents and teachers are both using autonomy the child will feel that they have choices and a voice in what they are learning. They learn to problem solve and make decisions. If children are given choices they feel they are in control of what they learn and its not always what they have to do.
References
https://positivepsychology.com/how-to-motivate-students/
https://www.edutopia.org/article/to-increase-student-engagement-focus-on-motivation/
https://digitalpromise.org/research-map/topics/student-motivation/
There are three basic human needs that need to be met to develop motivation which are competence, autonomy and relatedness (Bibliu). When children meet their need for competence their confidence and self worth go up. They challenge themselves to higher challenges. Children seek peoples praise and approval in their choices. When children do not meet these needs they begin to doubt themselves and do not accept challenges in fear that they will fail. They self handicap themselves (bibliu). Autonomy is when children have choices in what they want. When children meet their need for autonomy they are more motivated in school. Children enjoy being able to be able to choose what they want to do and are more likely to engage in class. If it is not met then the child is usually less likely to participate in class. Relatedness is being socially connected and to secure the love and respect of others (Bibliu). Students who meet their needs in relatedness fees accepted by their peers and teachers. They are motivated to be in school. Students that do not meet are likely to drop out of school and are anti social. Sociocultural and cognitive factors affect student motivation and engagement in the classroom because of how the students homelife is. If the student has a positive and stable homelife it is more likely for the student to be motivated and participate in class. On the other hand if the student does not have their parents support they tend to withdraw in class. Students cultural background will also effect their motivation and engagement in the classroom. In some cultures school is very important to stive and do well. In other cultures school is something that is not a priority. Every student learns differently. As a teacher if we address each students learning style our students will do better in school. We can make our classroom warm and inviting and offer choices throughout the day. It is important for teachers to develop a relationship with their students ( Millacci,2022). They can show interest by asking how their weeks were or holiday breaks. When teachers show up to their students sport games or other activities. Providing feedback on students accomplishments is another way teachers can help with motivation. You can use sticker charts to represent a good day of learning. A teacher may hinder motivation by having a controlling classroom ( Parish,N 2022). Having a structured classroom is good but if students do not have choices then they can loose motivation. Also if a teacher has lack of enthusiasm in what they are teaching then it can make the students less motivated. Building a relationship between parents and teachers is good for motivation in students. Having families involved in helping with homework is great motivator ( digital promise). If parents and teachers are both using autonomy the child will feel that they have choices and a voice in what they are learning. They learn to problem solve and make decisions. If children are given choices they feel they are in control of what they learn and its not always what they have to do.
References
https://positivepsychology.com/how-to-motivate-students/
https://www.edutopia.org/article/to-increase-student-engagement-focus-on-motivation/
https://digitalpromise.org/research-map/topics/student-motivation/
