Tiers 1, 2 & 3 Intervention: Motivation

Authors

Scott Fluke, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Reece L. Peterson, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow
Amber Olson, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Ana Cathcart, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Document Type

Learning Object

Date of this Version

3-2015

Citation

Strategy brief

Building and Sustaining Student Engagement series (March 2015)

Barkley Center, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States

Abstract

Conclusion

Motivation is central to education. One of the goals of a successful classroom is to motivate students to complete academic work and engage in activities that will lead to learning. Research on motivation has demonstrated, as might be expected, that students who are highly motivated perform better in school, are less likely to dropout, and overall have a more satisfying and engaging school experience. To assist educators with motivating their students, researchers have also identified a number of different strategies to encourage motivation, whether it is extrinsic motivation or intrinsic motivation. Many of these strategies, such as building a positive classroom, encouraging mastery goals, and building student self-efficacy, do not require attaining expensive programs or making intensive curriculum modifications. Instead, these strategies rely on teachers who are motivated to create a classroom environment that is engaging and fun, and produces learning that is valued by students.

See Related Briefs: Character Education, Parent and Family Involvement, Reinforcement, School Climate & Culture, and Student Engagement.