Post #3 - Mandy Hyde

I believe that intrinsic and extrinsic motivation theories were the most helpful for me when thinking about my future classroom. I will have students that are both intrinsically and externally motivated so it is important to know how to teach to both types of students. When you understand how your students are motivated, you will be able to enhance their motivation and thus enhancing their performance and learning ability. If I have a group of students that is intrinsically motivated by hands on activities, I will introduce fun activities that those students want to do and find pleasure in.