Motivation+and+Instructional+Strategies

MOTIVATION AND INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES

When we look at the “What is [|Motivation]” page we see that there are different aspects and whether it is from the outside (Extrinsic) or the Inside (Intrinsic) there many aspects to why we want to learn. As instructors we need to tap into that [|motivation] with applicable “Instructional Strategies” that will create a safe, exciting and interesting learning environment for the learners.

But first let’s look a list of potential factors which will influence our strategies:

Ø **Social relationships: ** to make new friends, to meet a need for associations and friendships. Ø **External expectations: ** to comply with instructions from someone else; to fulfill the expectations or recommendations of someone with formal authority. Ø **Social welfare: ** to improve ability to serve mankind, prepare for service to the community, and improve ability to participate in community work. Ø **Personal advancement: ** to achieve higher status in a job, secure professional advancement, and stay abreast of competitors. Ø **Escape/Stimulation: ** to relieve boredom, provide a break in the routine of home or work, and provide a contrast to other exacting details of life. Ø **Cognitive interest: ** to learn for the sake of learning, seek knowledge for its own sake, and to satisfy an inquiring mind.

What is an [|“Instructional Strategy”?] It is a methodology used to impart information and skills to a group of learners in an environment that is inclusive and practical. The learner will have the opportunity to receive the information, use some form of activity to help retain that information, and then be evaluated on the retention and level of competence.

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">Some of the <span style="color: #008000; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 130%; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">Instructional strategy types <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">area as follows:

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; line-height: 0px; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; overflow: hidden;"> <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">So we see that there are types of Instructional strategies and within each type there are methods or Strategy of Instruction in each Strategy type.

<span style="color: #008000; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 130%; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">Direct Instruction: <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"> This method is the most used whether as the main strategy type or in part. [|Direct Instructions] is mainly Instructor directed. Within that type are a number of instructional strategy activities- Structured overview, Lecture, Drill & Practice for example.

<span style="color: #008000; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">Indirect Instruction: <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">Differs from the Direct Instruction in that the shifts from the Instructor and the learner are more involved. With [|Indirect Instructions] the Learner’s can be involved with a number of activities, for example – Case studies, Reflective discussions, and Concept Mapping.

<span style="color: #008000; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">Interactive instructions: <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">This method of learning depends on a lot of discussion and sharing among the Learners and Instructors. [|Interactive Instruction] has activities such as debates, role playing, brainstorming, think, pair and share groups.

<span style="color: #008000; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">Experiential Learning: <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">Is Interactive and works on reflection of learning experience, is learner centered and exercise oriented. Activities used in the strategy of [|Experiential Learning] could be – field trips, simulations, and role-playing.

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">In summary when there is motivation for Learners to learn, Instructors have many tools on hand to facilitate and provide a learning experience that will meet the source of the motivation. Using ** Instructional typing **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"> along with ** Instructional strategies **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"> within those types to give the students an educational experience, which will be relevant to their personal needs or expectations.

**<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">References: ** **Principles of Adult Learning:** []

** Definition of motivation: ** []

** Leaner styles: ** []

** Instructional Strategies Online: ** <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%;">[]