Motivation

Be aware of the 6 factors involved in motivating adult learners.

Need for social relationships Need to fulfill external expectations Need to be a participant in social welfare Achieve personal advancement Need to break away from routine/boredome; Look for stimulation Seek knowledge to satisfy inquiring mind

Adults have many responsibilities and challenges. It is important to enhance an adult's reason for learning and decrease the obstacles they face. If instructors can focus on these motivating factors, the adult students will see the benefits of their participation.

Overview of Motivation

General Principles of Motivation ~ http://honolulu.hawaii.edu/intranet/committees/FacDevCom/guidebk/teachtip/motivate.htm

Motivating Adult Learners ~ http://archon.educ.kent.edu/~nebraska/curric/ttim1/artsum2.html

Definition and analysis of Motivation ~ www.utexas.edu/pharmacy/general/experiential/practitioner/effective/motv.html

How to Motivate:

Building Motivation ~ http://pblchecklist.4teachers.org/more.shtml

Enhancing Student Motivation ~ www.wpi.edu/Academics/CEDTA/ISG501/motivation.html

Why resistance:

Article on resistance to change (PDF Document)

Motivating students who fail ~ www.ed.gov/databases/ERIC_Digests/ed419625.html