Ms.

Darry Saunders Mod 2 Assignment on Motivation Theory One: Self Determination Theory (SDT) The Self Determination Theory (SDT) represents a broad framework for the study of human motivation and personality. SDT articulates a meta-theory for framing motivational studies, a formal theory that defines intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, and a description of the respective roles of intrinsic and types of extrinsic motivation in cognitive and social development and in individual differences. (SDT) theorist believe that humans have three basic needs: the need for autonomy, the need for competence, and the need for relatedness. Individuals will engage in activities that will help them meet these needs. Theory Two: Attribution Theory (AT) The Attribution Theory (AT) represents a model of how individuals explain to themselves the reasons for certain circumstances in their lives. (AT) is the most influential contemporary theory with implications for academic motivation. It incorporates behavior modification in the sense that it emphasizes the idea that learners are strongly motivated by the pleasant outcome of being able to feel good about themselves. It incorporates cognitive theory and self-efficacy theory in the sense that it emphasizes that learners' current self-perceptions will strongly influence the ways in which they will interpret the success or failure of their current efforts and hence their future tendency to perform these same behaviors. (http://education.calumet.purdue.edu/vockell/edPsybook/Edpsy5/edpsy5_attribution.htm) Theory Three: Expectancy-Value Theory (EVT) The Expectancy-Value Theory (EVT) represents a broad class of theories of achievement motivation. (EVT) has three basic components: First, individuals respond to novel information, Second, individuals assign a value to each attribute and Lastly, an expectation is created or modified based on the result of a calculation based on beliefs and values. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Expectancy-value_theory) Theory Four: Social Cognitive Theory (SCT) The Social Cognitive Theory (SCT) represents human behavior and its involvement among three variables such as an individuals person attributes, environmental characteristics, and behaviors each of these three variables are influenced by other. (SCT) provides the theoretical framework for interactive learning used to develop both Constructivism and Cooperative Learning. According to SCT, the learner acquires knowledge as his or her environment converges with personal characteristics and personal experience. Theory Five: Goal Orientation Theory (GOT) The Goal Orientation Theory (GOT) represents student reasoning for engaging in

academic tasks. (GOT) is broken down into two categories Mastery and Performance. Mastery orientation is described as a student's wish to become proficient in a topic to the best of his or her ability. Mastery orientation is thought to increase a student's intrinsic motivation. Performance orientation is described as a student's wish to achieve highly on external indicators of success, such as grades. The students' sense of satisfaction is highly influenced by their grades, and so it is associated with discouragement in the face of low marks. Performance orientation is thought to increase a student's intrinsic motivation if they perform well, but to decrease motivation when they perform badly. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goal_theory)

References: Anderman, Eric M. (2010). Classroom Motivation/ Eric M. Anderson, Lynley Hicks Anderman.-1st ed. (http://education.calumet.purdue.edu/vockell/edPsybook/Edpsy5/edpsy5_attribution.htm) (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Expectancy-value_theory) (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goal_theory)

Dear Parents/Guardians

Greetings, this school year I am structuring my classroom around three cognitive motivational theories that will aid in motivating young adult learners. There are two different forms of cognitive motivation: intrinsic and extrinsic motivation. Intrinsic motivation refers to tasks that are rewarding in and of themselves, such as the pleasure of solving a puzzle, learning, or playing a game. The motivating factors for taking such actions are not external, but internal. Extrinsic motivation is the opposite and involves engaging in a task because of external factors. This can mean working for money and food, or it can involve taking actions to avoid harm. The three motivational theories are the Expectancy-Value Theory, the Social Cognitive Theory and the Goal Orientation Theory . I choose to structure my class around these three theories because motivation is the key ingredient for success, yet many students lack motivation. To activate the usage of each theory I will need your assistance and participation daily. Therefore, the first day of school I invite to a phone conference to discuss what you and your child expect to gain/ achieve from this course and to set goals to assure that your child is maximizing their potential and making academic gains that will lead to positive academic achievements. We will then map out a plan of action that involves interactive learning that fosters both Constructivism and Cooperative Learning. Looking Forward to working with you and your child this year. Sincerely, Ms. Saunders