Module 2: Learners’ Motivation

Lesson 1: Learners’ Motivation and Its Dimensions

Learning Outcomes:
1. Describe learners’ motivation to learn;
2. Distinguish intrinsic from extrinsic motivation;
3. Explain the Dimensions of Learners’ Motivation through students’ perspectives.

Time Frame:

Introduction:
Greetings,
Welcome to Lesson 1. In this lesson, you are expected to observe learners and ask them
about their motivation to learn. You must delve into students’ perspectives to understand their
interests and what keeps them engaged in the class. You are provided with tables and
instructions to guide you in gathering information from the learners. In order to process your
feelings and thoughts together with linking it to practice, series of questions and situations are
provided for you to answer.
Enjoy!
Objectives:
I must be able to observe students in class and interview them about their motivation to
learn.

ACTIVITY:

Observation Guide
A. Observe a class. Spend some time observing their teaching-learning
interactions. Focus your attention on the students self-determined
participation and eagerness to learn the lesson. Interview random
students after class on what motivates them to learn. Fill-in the
diagram bellow.

My Top 5 Motivators
 Extrinsic Motivators Intrinsic Motivators

Observation Guide
B. Group students’ motivators into the following categories:
a. Extrinsic- the desire to do or achieve something not so much
for the enjoyment of the activity itself, but because it will
produce a certain result.
b. Intrinsic- the desire to do or achieve something because one
truly wants to and takes pleasure or sees value in doing so.

Other comments:
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ANALYSIS:
Based on the students’ responses, try to classify their motivators into the Four Dimensions of
Motivation.

Competence Autonomy Value Relatedness

2. What do you think are the reason behind these learners’ motivation? Why?
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3. Do you think that these students’ motivations can somehow be shaped by the teacher or
the school?
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4. How can learners motivate themselves based on Self-Determination theory?
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5. Based on the learners’ motivation, describe the four dimensions of motivation.
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ABSTRACTION:

Linking Theory to Practice

Here’s a quick review quiz to see how much you have learned about Self-Determination theory
and the Four Dimensions of Motivation. The questions are designed to get you thinking about
how the theory applies to your classroom
1. Teacher Ann always see to it that every achievement of her students will be rewarded.
She prepares stickers, fancy applauses and a lot of praises to give whenever a student get
a correct answer in class. Which concept of Self-Determination Theory is being observe
by Teacher Ann?
a. Autonomy
b. Relatedness
c. Competence
d. Value

2. Based on Self-Determination Theory, humans are naturally driven to achieve self-

3. Coach Kiko hold an initiation rite to those who would wish to join the proud varsity
team, which dimension of motivation is being tapped by coach Kiko?
a. Relatedness
b. Competence
c. Control
d. Interest

4. Teacher Rajeb teaches his students how to sew using an electric sewing machine. He then
ask the students to make their own face masks. The students are eager to do the task
given by Teacher Rajeb, some students say that they will make mask for them and their
families to use. Which dimension of motivation is observed in Teacher Rajeb’s students?
a. Relatedness
b. Competence
c. Control
d. Interest

5. Teacher Corrie is an ICT teacher, she ask her students to create a Vlog and upload it
using her selected online platform. The students are excited and have multiple ideas for
 the Vlog’s content and design. What dimension of motivation manifested by the students
of Teacher Corrie?
a. Relatedness
b. Competence
c. Autonomy
d. Interest

APPLICATION:

AS A FUTURE
TEACHER
1. Describe how you are going to
motivate learners’ in your
class.

2. Make a Lesson Plan that will

You just finished Lesson 1. Get ready for the next Task!