Motivation

There are different ways that a learner can be motivated. One way may work for one student and not for another. The lessons need to be engaging. We need to incorporate the student’s different learning styles into the lessons. By knowing each students interests, it will motivate them to want to learn. Teachers should have a positive attitude and give positive feedback to their students. Student participation is also important to motivate learners. When teaching students, teachers need to challenge them but not make it too difficult for them to comprehend. Knowing the learner profile is an essential part of designing instruction.

Knowing the learner profile, which includes whether a student is intrinsically or extrinsically motivated, is an essential part of designing instruction and is found in the Analysis stage of the ADDIE model.