Assignment 4.1: Motivation and Motivation Strategies
Motivation and Motivation Strategies
Objectives
- Describe the theories and perspectives on motivation
- Identify the different types of motivation and their nature
Assignment Overview
This reaction and response assignment explores theories, perspectives, and types of motivation.
Deliverables
A one-page (12-point font) paper
Step 1 Review the major theories of motivation.
Review the major theories of motivation in this lesson and in at least two articles. For example, you might read these articles:
Step 2 Answer the questions.
Answer the following questions:
- What is motivating you to attend school?
- What motivates you generally? Consider the arousal, incentive, and self-determination theories.
- Where do you fall in Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs?
- What strategies do you use to motivate yourself?
Step 3 Report your findings.
Write a one-page report on your motivators based on the major theories of motivation.
