Motivational Frameworks for Group Engagement

This week’s topics

Motivational Frameworks for Group Engagement

1. Deci and Ryan's Self-Determination Theory in cohorts
2. Intrinsic versus extrinsic reward structures
3. Task design and interdependence
4. Overcoming collective apathy
5. Self-Determination Theory - Organizational Psychology Lecture 7.4
6. Intrinsic & Extrinsic Rewards - Organizational Psychology Lecture 8.1

What you will be able to do

• 2.1 Examine the impact of class dynamics on learning.
• 2.3 Explain how to use motivational approaches to engage group learning.

Activity

Start with this week’s 2 videos, then: Seminar, guided reading and a short written task: examine the impact of class dynamics on learning.

Study materials

Videos

• Self-Determination Theory - Organizational Psychology Lecture 7.4 · YouTube · Professor Q · 3 min · for registered students
• Intrinsic & Extrinsic Rewards - Organizational Psychology Lecture 8.1 · YouTube · Professor Q · 4 min · for registered students

Further resources

• Educational Psychology (Seifert & Sutton), ch. 6: Student motivation · PDF · Saylor Academy, textbook chapter; pp. 109–137 · for registered students
• A Review of Self-Determination Theory's Basic Psychological Needs at Work · Reading · Reading, article · for registered students
• Intrinsic Rewards and Employee's Performance with the Mediating Role of Motivation · Reading · Reading, article · for registered students