Macro & Micro motivation

This describes the overall reason learners have for studying

• Micro motivation

• Macro motivation

• Biological drives

These are what make learners want to be comfortable and look good in front of other people.

• Micro motivation

• Macro motivation

• Biological drives

1. This refers to what motivates, or demotivates, a learner during or between lessons.

• Micro motivation

• Macro motivation

• Biological drives

1. Why is it useful to understand what kind of motivation learners have?

• It helps make the lesson go more quickly.

• It helps you to make decisions for lessons.

• It can help with exam preparation.

This type of motivation happens when the learning activity and the learning environment cause the learner to be motivated. This motivation must come from the learner, and our job as teachers is to create a suitable environment.

• intrinsic motivation

• extrinsic motivation

'We use spelling and vocabulary tests, and all the results form part of our assessment programme. The best learners get a better final grade, so that can help them to get a better job when they finish college.'

• Intrinsic

• Extrinsic