“M O T I V A T I O N”

Chapter 2: Motivation in Learning

 After 3 hours of lecture discussion,
the students will be able :

1. Define the definition of motivation.

2. Enumerate the different

OBJECTIVES motivation in learning according to
its characteristics, purposes, types
and importance.

3. Enumerate the motivational

factors of learners.
1 MOTIVATION DEFINED
2 CHARACTERISTICS
3 PURPOSES OF MOTIVATION
4 TYPES OF MOTIVATION

5 MASLOW‘S THEORY OF
MOTIVATION AND NEEDS
6 MOTIVATIONAL FACTORS
OF LEARNERS

C O N T E N T S...
THREE QUESTIONS
TO THINK OF:
1. WHAT MOTIVATES YOU?
2.WHO MOTIVATES YOU?
3.TO WHOM IS IT FOR?
 PART 1
MOTIVATION DEFINED
 DEFINITIONS
“A process by which an individual
applying incentives and arousing interest
creates an inner drive to accomplish
goals objectives."
“It is a stimulus that causes man to
act toward a particular objective
where previously there was little or
no attraction to that objective.”
(Bastable: 2004)
“Motivation is the practical art of
for purposes of causing a student to
perform in a desired way. It means
choosing a study material and present
them in a way that appeals to student’s
interests and causes them to willingly
work and complete with this sustained
enthusiasm."
(De Young: 2003)
“Involves the use of various devices such
as the offering of rewards or an appeal
or desire to desire to excel.”

(Adapted from The Dictionary of

Education: 2004)
 One of the most important functions of an
EDUCATOR is to create willingness among the
LEARNERS to perform in the best of their abilities.
CHARACTERISTICS

PART 2
 CHARACTERISTICS:

1. Interaction between the individual

and the situation
2. Goal-directed Behavior
Interaction between the individual
and the situation

Motivation is not a personal trait but an

interaction between the individual and the
situation.
 Goal-directed Behavior
Motivation leads to an action that is goal
oriented.
PART 3
PURPOSES OF MOTIVATION
( Group 1 Report)
REMEMBER,
YOU ARE THE ARCHITECT OF YOUR OWN SUCCESS.
REFERENCES
Chand, S., (n.d.). Motivation: Introduction, Definition and
Characteristics of Motivation. Retrieved from.
http://www.yourarticlelibrary.com/human-
resources/motivation-introduction-definition-and-
characteristics-of-motivation/32389