Module
Module
Module 19:
Introduction
Studying is a hard task. However, it ceases to be a task if you have the right kind
and the right amount of motivation.
Activity
How motivated are you? Here is a test. Score yourself by checking the
appropriate column.
Legend:
1- Never
2- Seldom
3- Sometimes
4- Often
5- Always
Behavior 1 2 3 4 5
1. I study even when there is no quiz/exam.
2. I enjoy working on homework.
3. I look forward to school days.
4. I read for learning, not only for grades
5. In every school task I do, I always do my
best.
6. I give/do more than what is required.
7. I listen intently to my teacher’s lecture and
instructions.
8. I participate actively in class.
9. I like homework.
10. When something is not clear, I ask questions
to clarify.
11. I do not allow myself to be discouraged by my
classmates’ unfavourable remarks.
12. My teacher’s unfavourable remarks do not
turn me off; rather they challenge me to do
my best.
13. I believe that success can be reached by
anyone who works hard.
14. I always feel excited about learning.
15. I submit course requirements not only for the
sake of compliance.
16. I study not only for grades but more for
learning.
17. I believe that nothing is difficult if we spend
hours learning.
18. I believe that how much I learn from class
depends ultimately on me.
19. I believe I can cope with my teacher’s
expectations.
20. I am always eager to learn new things.
21. I am very much interested to improve myself.
22. I read outside my assignments and lessons
because it helps me improve myself.
23. I love to be in the company of people who
inspire me to keep on growing.
24. I avoid people who have no desire to improve
themselves.
25. I see the relevance of my lessons to the
realization of my dream in life.
26. I am willing to give up the satisfaction of an
immediate goal for the sake of a more
important remote goal. E.g. give up watching
tv in order to study
Total per column
GRAND TOTAL
Application
Synapse Strengtheners
Assessment Task/s
1. Make an outline of this Module on motivation and , following your outline, give a
lecturette.
2. Distinguish between extrinsic and intrinsic motivation. Give an example for each.
3. justify the role that extrinsic motivation plays in the development of intrinsic
motivation.