Intrinsically - I have a passion for teaching and enjoy encouraging and watching each student achieve their goals.
Extrinsically - Their smiles and the phrase "thank you" keeps me motivated.
I am Intrinsically motivated to be the best instructor I can be -
not by money - but by the passion of sharing and teaching, the students look up to me to give them what they will need after they get out of school
david, in what ways do you discuss intrinsic and extrinsic motivators with your students? The motivation of money can be overpowering at times and cause some students to select a career field for the wrong reasons. Investment Banking is a career that can offer its participants a lot of money but the work schedule of 80 to 100 hour work weeks can burn out the vast majority of individuals if they are not totally committed. Understanding the importance of finding intrinsic motivators within a career field can be important to the long term success of many students. Thanks for anything you can share.
James Jackson
Intrinsically, I am motivated by the rewarding feeling of helping students achieve their academic and career goals. I enjoy coaching, motivating, and helping others achieve their fullest potential.
Extrinsically, I am motivated by praise and recognition. Being recognized for my hard work and dedication by supervisors motivates me to continue to do a great job.
I am motivated intrinsically in the classroom to see my students learn, improve their ability and demonstrate growth and development.
I am motivated extrinsically when I am rewarded finanially for doing a good job and to hear that my students have obtained employment or earned a promotion.
What intrinsically motivates me to be effective in the classroom is the pleasure I get when my passion for this industry shows in my teachings and the students get attractive to that passion and in return they learn to love this industry like I do . The satisfaction that I get when I'm sharing my knowledge & experiences with them , for example students come in not knowing how to even hold scissors in their hand and then you see how they can create beautiful art sculpture with hair , that is what motivates me !Making a differenced in the new generation of hair dressers .
What extrinsically motivates me to be an excellent instructor is those students who took the time to send you a thank you note or acknowledging you as their teacher that helped them get where they are today , during their salon opening or platform show. This is my long run gratification! All I really want is to share my knowledge and be recognized once in a while .
P.S. My instant gratification comes from my clients in a salon . I believe to be a great instructor you have to have a well balance of salon experience and teaching knowledge.
To be effective I think we need both intrinsic and extrinsic motivators.
My strongest motivators are knowing that I have accomplished a good job with both my teaching and with seeing the students learn. I also like the idea of getting paid for something I enjoy doing.
Earnest J. Kendall, MSN, RN-BC
Jennifer, loving what you do shows to students and there is really no substitute. The passion you show outwardly will make a big difference with your students. Keep up the great work.
James Jackson
Ramon, can you elaborate on this topic a bit? I am very interested in how you define "soft skills" and how these skills relate to their motivation. Thanks for anything you can share.
James Jackson
Kozet, great post and I too love to see what types of jobs my students obtain as a result of their education. I also use this information to help motivate other students since such feedback is one way of keeping current students informed of the current state of the job market within their profession of interest.
James Jackson
I really love the subject matter (intrinsic motivator)that I teach to the students and I want them to love it too. I think by showing them my excitement of how to treat patients in a clinical setting motivates them to learn and feel accomplished too once they demonstrate competency. Extrinsically, I been given awards for my teaching methods and outcomes at our college. It is nice to get recognition for this.
Intrinsically, I want to know that I am right.
Extrinsically, I want to see that my students are successful.
Intrinsicly- I wan to know all I can about my feel and share my passion for my field with my students to inspire the same "passion" in them.
Extrinsically- Maintaing certification in my field and being recognized by my peers.
I would say that I am intrinsicly motivated in the classroom by virtue that I am an educator and desire every student to be successful. If I can get one "light bulb" to turn on in the class - I am further motivated to find methods to get the rest of the flock to follow suit. Extrinsicly, I am motivated by fair recognition for the efforts I provide. This recognition comes in the form of fellow educators as well as students. By getting the reward of recognition I can adjust my teaching style to gain consistent improvement and better student outcomes - which is the ultimate motivation.
I am currently teaching soft skills for career success for our students and being able to make the connection between my students' soft skills and their intrinsic motivation will even further provide them with a successful career.
Ramon, in what ways do you help your students better understand the power of intrinsic motivation versus extrinsic? For those students that are looking for education to provide them a means to make money they are extrinsically motivated. Those that are intrinsically motivated in their career fields tend to go further and become more successful. Thanks for anything you can share.
James Jackson
Intrinsically -- I have a vast amount of experience in my field. However, I want to accel at what I do, but be humble enough to know that I do not know all the answers.
Extinsically -- I want to be recognized as a leader in the field of automotive instruction. With such recognition, I stand a good chance to be increasingly rewarded finacially.
Intrinsic forces that motivate me, are as always personal satisfaction in improving the education level of a person especially in the desired profession. Extrinsic motivators are the light bulb that gets bright as the student masters the knowledge and skills. Masters to me means, understanding the information and the skill as it relates to their profession. Graduation and jobs that the students acquire post classroom, are other motivators.
My intrinsic motivation is the internal satisfaction that I get to know that my students understood the day's lessons, their success is a powerful form of intrinsic motivation.
My extrinsic motivation is knowng that my students are closer to their process of obtaining a college diploma.
I am having a real tough time puting to words what intrinsic and extrinsic are i just dont know enough about that level of teaching instruct from the hands on exspearence side
