Motivation defined theoretically is an internal sense that provokes action and pushes one in certain directions while engaging in certain activities (Ormrod, 2008, p. 452). A simplified definition of motivation is the desire to do things; the thing that drives you to act a certain way or take a particular action.
Motivation is an important part of learning. It can not only determine whether or not we learn, but also if the information learned will be retained and used (Ormrod, 2008, p. 453). When individuals have motivation to learn they tend to achieve the maximum benefit from learning due to the subject and activities being meaningful and worthwhile to them (Ormrod, 2008, p. 501). For this reason, it is important to have motivation in the classroom setting.
Great blog Juliana! Motivation is vital in educating students and raising children. It's important for people to know the potential rewards of their efforts and to have their progress acknowledged along the way.
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so true!
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