Lesson 2.1: Motivation
Learning Goals: By the end of this lesson you will be able to
1. Explain theories of motivation. 2 Analyze motivational strategies used by organizations. 3 Explain the relationship between motivation, rewards, and job performance.
Classwork
- Read the two articles + Answer the questions
- Glossary Quiz
- Check your understanding quiz
- Exit Card
- Homework Forum
First read this article: https://www.weeklywisdomblog.com/post/how-to-motivate-yourself
Take notes using these questions:
1. What is the formula for motivation?
2. How can we increase our purpose?
3. How can we increase our energy?
4. How can we use small simple steps to prevent procrastination?
Then read this article: https://www.weeklywisdomblog.com/post/how-to-motivate-others
Take notes using these questions:
5. What’s the difference between extrinsic and intrinsic motivators?
6. How can we give more autonomy?
7. How can we give more mastery?
8. How can we give more purpose?Do this quiz to check you know the vocabulary for this lesson.
Role Play: One person is Fred. The other person is the friend giving advice.
Situation:
Fred is a grade 12 student hoping to get into a good university. However, his grades have not been good recently, and he doesn’t feel very motivated to keep trying.
He spends a lot of time playing games and scrolling through social media. As a result, he often sleeps late and eats fast food late at night. When he thinks about studying, he imagines hours of hard mental work, which makes him want to play more games.
You remember Fred used to be so motivated a year ago when he had a studious girlfriend to help him study. But you also know he can’t rely on a girlfriend to motivate him because now he doesn’t have one anymore. As Fred’s friend, you need to give him some quality advice and help him increase his motivation before it’s too late!
Self Assessment Page 360
Post your notes from the reading here
Class Discussions
The Three Intrinsic Motivators
Mastery: Describe a time when you enjoyed improving a skill. What made you want to get better at it?
Purpose: Why is having a sense of purpose important in motivating someone?
Think of a job that may seem boring at first (e.g., cleaning, organizing, delivering mail). How could a person find purpose in that job?
Lesson 2.2- Motivation
Do this short survey to reflect on how the lesson went and ask a question.