Designing Motivation: Integrating Individual Beliefs and Environmental Factors in the Classroom
Abstract
Student motivation is essential for academic success and is influenced by personal beliefs and environmental factors. This paper explores these dual dimensions of motivation, emphasizing the importance of educators' roles in fostering motivation through intentional instructional design. It introduces key theories regarding individual beliefs, such as self-efficacy, mindset, and attribution theories, highlighting how these beliefs shape learners’ engagement and learning outcomes. The article also examines environmental factors, including self-determination theory (SDT) and goal structures, and their impact on motivation. The MUSIC Model of Motivation (eMpower, Usefulness, Success, Interest, Care) is presented as a comprehensive framework synthesizing these insights and offering practical ideas for educators to enhance learner motivation in the classroom.
Recommended Citation
Moroi, T., Statti, A., & Torres, K.M. (2024). Designing motivation: Integrating individual beliefs and environmental factors in the classroom. Midwest Journal of Education, 1(2).
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Corresponding Author
Takako Moroi, Ed.D., Assistant Professor, Bunkyo Gakuin University, 1-19-1, Mukogaoka, Bunkyoku,113-8668, Tokyo, Japan
Email: tmoroi@bgu.ac.jp