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Essence of Education: Motivational Considerations in The Study of Instruction

This document discusses theories of student motivation in higher education, specifically comparing andragogy and pedagogy. Andragogy focuses on intrinsic motivation for adult learners, while pedagogy relies more on extrinsic motivation. The document also examines differences in motivating children versus adults and why some college professors still use pedagogy rather than andragogy. Individual and interpersonal factors that influence motivation are listed.

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Essence of Education: Motivational Considerations in The Study of Instruction

This document discusses theories of student motivation in higher education, specifically comparing andragogy and pedagogy. Andragogy focuses on intrinsic motivation for adult learners, while pedagogy relies more on extrinsic motivation. The document also examines differences in motivating children versus adults and why some college professors still use pedagogy rather than andragogy. Individual and interpersonal factors that influence motivation are listed.

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Essence of Education See inside the meaning of Education --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

2. Andragogy and Pedagogy as Foundational Theory for Student Motivation in Higher Education

Important Points: = What is motivation? = What is Andragogy & Pedagogy? = Difference between Andragogy & Pedagogy. = What difference is made in adult students motivation if the approach of motivation is wrong (i.e. using pedagogy in the case of adult learner). = Difference in responsibility to motivate a child and an adult learner. = Why College Professors pursue Pedagogy instead of Andragogy? Pedagogy > Intrinsic & Extrinsic Motivation (Motivational Considerations in
the Study of Instruction

pdf. See inside: Difference between intrinsic and

extrinsic motivation, and measures to promote intrinsic motivation for learning. ) > Cultural Specificity of Approaches to Studying in Higher Education a
Literature Survey

(for how higher education is biased in favour of surface

learning and against deep learning)

Making Learning Fun pdf. Motivation: 1. Individual Motivation (a) Challenge (b) Goal (c) Uncertain Outcome (d) Performance Feedback (e) Self-esteem (f) Curiosity (g) Control (h) Power (i) Fantasies 2. Inter-personal Motivation (a) Competition (b) Cooperation (c) Recognition

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