Perception of Abilities
This class was extremely informative for me as an instructor. It shed some light on a situation I am in currently with a student. I teach in a clinical setting and a student who I view as very promising and knowledgeable, wants to quit our program. She feels like she is not able to complete certain tasks that are required. In truth, she is behind on her requirements, but as her instructor I believe she has the skills to complete her requirements and even excel in the program. This can be very frustrating for instructors, as we all work with students who are not knowledgeable or have skills, to see the ones that do have the ability, not succeed. This issue would also link to motivation; at this point I think the only motivation for this particular student is extrinsic (getting a job). I think I will try to find more extrinsic motivators for this student in hopes she will develop intrinsic motivation to stay with the program.
How a student sees their abilities is very important to the learning process as well as the students general self-esteem. Success is a motivator for all of us and if we can recognize our ability to handle the situation the more confident and prepared we feel in dealing / achieving our goals. I did enjoy the lesson and the topics expressed concerning autonomy and security and the role we as instructors play as well as the personal view of themselves by the student.
Hi,
I agree. This class was very informative. I learned a lot of things that I never even considered before. I always knew that motivating students were very important, I just never considered how a student's view point of an instructor or their instruction played such an important part on a student's motivation. I also now have a clearer understanding of a the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivators. Thanks for sharing!!!
