David, great point. Knowing your students and establishing a professional relationship is key to success.
James Jackson
Intrinsic, I try to learn something about the student that can be used as a key to explain why a concept would be important to them. Learning about a student gives an instructor an opportunity to deliver material in a manner the student can identify with, also creating some security for them.
Extrinsic goals can be both tangible and intangible. It's amazing how much food can influence and motivate a student...something as simple as a piece of candy.
Mr. BACK
Exton, PA
Gina, great point. Regardless of how your students react to the class or to your leadership, your role is to ALWAYS provide a positive focus and enthusiastic character.
James Jackson
Intrinsically - I enjoy the career I teach, I have a passion for nursing, and to help the next generation nurses it is my duty to teach them properly.
Extrinsically - Whenever you see the "lightbulb" click on on a students face, that is what makes me want to perform well.
First, you have to love what you do. If the students see the passion you have for the field you are teaching in, it becomes contagious. If you are lacking in enthusiasm they start to doubt themselves and what they are learning.
Gina, having 100% retention is no easy task in higher education today. What do you feel allows you to be so successful at getting students to return to your classroom on a regular basis?
James Jackson
Sarah, what are some of the things you do to stay in touch with your students so you can monitor their ultimate successes?
James Jackson
intrisic---- i try to each day to give my students the opportuniy to learn out side the box to be ready for a salon extinsic i'm an insturctor in cosmetology to see y students so excited when they do a style they just learned go out side the school and show off what they just learned
Intrinsic: Desire to learn more about the subject; ability to add to the existing body of knowledge by applying concepts/theories to real-world situations; using alternative techniques to solve problems, etc.
Extrinsic: Student success (promotion, raise, new job, etc.); positive student evaluations; requests to write letters of recommendation; recognition by peers, supervisor, management; increases in compensation.
Intrinsically- I love the look on my students faces when they start to feel confidant, or when they finally understand the topic that was challenging for them. I feel as if I am really making a positive difference in their life.
Extrinsically- I have to admit that I love receiving certificates for 100% retention of the course I taught, or getting positive reviews on the students "instructor evaluations"
Intrinsically I want to be effective in the classroom because I always strive to do something well. I am internally motivated by my need to be successful.
Extrinsically, I love to see my students succeed and am motivated by the need to see them be successful in their career outcomes. If I am a good instructor, the likelihood of success is higher.
Hilary, hearing back from students is incredibly gratifying and can be a more powerful motivator for instructors than money.
James Jackson
in the classroom my intrisic motivation is wanting to give the best that I can so that the students will go into the field being far more prepared than I ever was. Extrinsically I hope that I can have even one of them come back and say that I made a difference in their lives and the reason and passion that have in their field.
Sandra, great to hear most of your students are engaged with your curriculum. What do you attribute to their connection to your programs? Thanks for anything you can share.
James Jackson
I agree with most of the blogs. I always strive to engage my students with several different approaches to make sure the have the concept.Most of the students in our program are engaged in learning.
Dana, graduation ceremonies are among the most valued activities of any educator. This is where you can truly see the fruits of your labor.
James Jackson
I am instrinsically motivated by wanting to be a great teacher to my students and also be a good role model. The material that I teach also motivates me because I truely enjoy it and love learning new things about it as I teach. Extrinsically, I am motivated by my students. I love to hear the questions that they ask, I love to see the "light bulb" go off when constructivism kicks in. I enjoy seeing them at graduation and seeing how excited and proud they are that they have accomplished a goal. The students' grades also movtivate me. If I see someone not doing so well at the beginning, I like to see them improve with my help and the help of other students and again get to the point of them actually understanding the concept.
I find teaching to be intrinsically rewarding, because I know the knowledge I pass to my students will make positive change in their lives as well as the lives of people who will benefit from my students' expertise in the future.
In other words, teaching has a "built-in" value that transcends any external system of reward and punishment. Hence, I feel intrinsically motivated to be an excellent instructor. I am also extrinsically motivated to be an excellent instructor, because I know by doing an excellent job, as an instructor, I will gain the respect and admiration of my students and colleagues. I may even win an award for my performance and receive recognition from the administration.
Being totally prepared each class session and working with each student on an individual basis
Intrinsic motivation refers to motivation that comes from inside an individual rather than from any external or outside rewards, such as money. I want my online students to learn and grow with each class they complete. Knowing my students are gaining real life knowledge and being an educator intrinsically motivates me to be effective in the online classroom.
Extrinsic motivation refers to motivation that comes from outside an individual. Mine are all the thank you's and reference letters I write once the course is completed. Also students stopping back years later to say hello.
