Reading material for Lesson 2.4 Motivation in Teaching and Learning Process
2. Definition
The terms ‘motivation’ is derived from the word “motive” which may be defined as needs, wants, drives or impulses within an individual.
Motivation is the hidden force within us which impels us to behave in a particular way. The inducement to the people to contribute effectively and efficiently as possible is called motivation.
Human motives are based on needs, desire, wishes, drives, interests inclination, purpose etc. Thus, motivation is an act of energising and activating the people to satisfy their needs.
Motivation is the important factor in the learning process. It is important for an instructor to know the general principles of motivation.
In the field of teaching and training two fundamentally different types of motives may be distinguished.
“Intrinsic” motives which drives for knowledge
and activity without the consideration of the result or consequence. “Extrinsic” motives
which are
directed towards the achievement of goal such as learning a skill in order to earn
money. Trainer have a tendency to value intrinsic motivation more highly than
extrinsic motivation. Extrinsic motivation, however, cannot be fully neglected and should not be
looked separately.