Intrinsic/Extrinsic Motivation Perspectives:
Strengths of Intrinsic Motivation:
Limitations of Intrinsic Motivation:
Strengths of Extrinsic Motivation:
Limitations of Extrinsic Motivation:
Literature
Schunk, D., and Meece, J., Pintrich, P. (2014). Motivation in education: theory, research and applications. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.
Key Terms
Intrinsic-Motivation to engage in an activity for its own sake. Contextual and can vary over time. Can better promote learning and achievement.
Extrinsic-motivation to engage in an activity as a means to an end.
- Effectance motivation
- Incongruity
- Mastery motivation
- Personal causation and control
- Self-determination
- Emergent motivation
- Self-perception
- Overjustification
Strengths of Intrinsic Motivation:
- Long-lasting
- Self-sustaining
- Focuses on the subject rather than the reward or punishment
Limitations of Intrinsic Motivation:
- Slow to change the behavior
- Requires lengthy preparation and special attention
- A variety of approaches may be needed to motivate students
Strengths of Extrinsic Motivation:
- Quickly changes behaviors
- Requires little effort or preparation
- Requires little knowledge of the student
Limitations of Extrinsic Motivation:
- Provides distraction from learning
- Difficulty in determining appropriate rewards and punishment
- Ineffective after a long period of time
- Once the reward is removed, motivation is lost
Literature
Schunk, D., and Meece, J., Pintrich, P. (2014). Motivation in education: theory, research and applications. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.
Key Terms
Intrinsic-Motivation to engage in an activity for its own sake. Contextual and can vary over time. Can better promote learning and achievement.
Extrinsic-motivation to engage in an activity as a means to an end.