THE USE OF MOTIVATION IN TEACHING AND IN LEARNING

Its Application in Teaching ESP

What is motivation?

MOTIVATION is not a bag of TRICKS which the teacher uses to produce learning. Rather it
is a PROCESS which belongs to the learner. It is similar to VISION in that it involves
external stimulation, appropriate mechanism of response, and an internal force which energize
the response.

Motivation has many connotations as used in education. The term is often used to
denote SPRINGS OF ACTIONS, they be native or acquired. Motivation is simply the
MOVING POWER that elicits vigorous effort to learn or TO DO THINGS . Motivation
is that which IMPELS ONE TO MOVE, whether such impulsion is conscious or unconscious.
In other words, motivation provides the ENERGY or power for learning TO OCCUR.
MOTIVATION denotes;

 Craving
 Incentives
 Drives
 Urges

TYPES OF MOTIVATION

1. INTRINSIC MOTIVATION
It is based on the MOTIVES that every individual strives to satisfy. Motives are
INTRINSIC or within the person. Motives refer to DRIVES that exercise all behavior. It is a
THOUGHT, FEELING, or CONDITION that causes one to act. The most common forms of
intrinsic motivation are:
 Desire for knowledge
 Desire to explore
 Desire to construct

2. EXTRINSIC MOTIVATION
This type of motivation is an EXTERNAL stimulus to learning activity. It is based on
INCENTIVES. Incentives are artificial devices introduced into the methods of teaching for
the purpose of stimulating and directing the activity of the learner. Incentives are the
means employed to evoke attitude conducive to learning. Some common types of
extrinsic motivation are:
 Praise and blame
 Rivalry/Competition
 Rewards and punishment
 Individual recognition/Team Recognition

SOME MOTIVES USEFUL IN MOTIVATIONS

1. INTEREST
It is closely related to urges, drives, or motives.

2. PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
It is an appeal of the value of subject-matter as a means of bringing about
definite personal development.

3. INSTINCTIVE URGES
It connotes gregariousness (socialbility), competition, desire for special
approval, manipulation, and collection.

4. EMOTIONS

5. KNOWLEDGE OF RESULTS AND SUCCESS

TYPES OF INCENTIVES that may FACILITATE LEARNING in the classroom

1. School Mark (Report of Rating)
2. Exhibiting Good Works
3. Games or Play
4. Examination
5. Honor Roll
6. Emulation
7. Material Rewards
8. Punishment

Leonilo A. Capellan
LSPU 2021