Theories of Motivation


Chapter Objectives

Objective 10.1: Define motivation and describe different theoretical explanations for learner motivation.
Objective 10.2: Explain how learners' needs influence their motivation to learn. Objective 10.3: Explain how learners' beliefs can influence their motivation to learn.
Objective 10.4: Explain how learners' goals can influence their motivation to learn.
Objective 10.5: Explain how teachers can capitalize on learners' interests and emotions to increase motivation to learn.