Student motivation and engagement

Extrinsic motivation . . .

• comes from inside the learner

• can be a reward or punishment

• can be in the form of grades

• has no value in class

Intrinsic motivation . . .

• comes from within a person

• comes from a desire for a reward or fear of punishment

• may be something a person finds interesting

• has no value in class

Choose all the answers that are true about a classroom with a strong sense of cohesion and community.

• Students are more active and engaged.

• Students can rely on each other for support.

• Students can become more independent and autonomous.

• Students can reach shared goals.

Giving specific feedback and praise can promote students' autonomy.

• True

• False

When a teacher establishes good relationships with his/her students, it can promote the students' relatedness.

• True

• False