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Oxford Languages (n.d.) describes a construct as an idea or theory containing various conceptual elements, not based on empirical evidence. Two motivational constructs that were discussed in the unit readings were intrinsic and extrinsic motivation. (Ryan, Deci, 2000) emphasizes, to be motivated is to be moved by something. (p. 54) Many people are motivated in sports for a variety of reasons. Fans, coaches, players, parents, owners, friends, and more all gather and watch or participate in sports. What motivates so many to show up to an arena or stadium to participate in sports? Is the motivation intrinsic or extrinsic? Can the same motivation for sports be transferred to the educational arena? (Ryan, Deci, 2000) helps the reader understand that intrinsic motivation is the motivation that is from within and is interesting or enjoyable. Furthermore, (Ryan, Deci, 2000) explains that extrinsic motivation is doing something because of an inseparable outcome. (p. 55) In the sports, we could say that there are motivations that are both intrinsic and extrinsic. Simply put, internal motivations, and motivations that come from a person’s surroundings. Is it possible to take these constructs and apply them to the academic world? Educational Implications for Intentional Motivations In academics, the pressure of passing the course or test could affect students. If school is a little more enjoyable, can students find the motivation to overcome the fear of failure? What is it about sports that makes it pleasurable and can the same rules of sports be transferred to the school system? In sports, the players have pressure, but they sign up to participate anyway. The opportunity to be apart of something that has the potential for success, if you are not successful there is a shared blame, the chance to compete, and other alternatives
all can contribute to the desire to be a part of the team. More group work should be introduced in my course. Not only that but, competition in the classroom also. If students have a chance to win, they try harder. I play a quiz game where the students answer questions, and each question allows them the opportunity to improve their rank in the game. It is called Quizizz online. The students don’t act like it is a quiz, they behave like it is a game. If the students can feel more like education is a sport, the students may enjoy school more. They may be more motivated to compete, or dare I say participate in learning. Interest in the Reading (Ryan, Deci, 2000) had the audacity to tell the reader that most educational assignments are boring. I thought that was motivation to try to figure out what in our lives are interesting and how we could implement those interests into the academia. There is so many sides to the sports world that could be implemented in the academic world. I thought the writers were challenging the educators to find ways to motivate by figuring out what interests their constituents. Ryan, R. M., & Deci, E. L. (2000). Intrinsic and extrinsic motivation: Classic definitions and new directions. Contemporary Issues in Education, 25, 54- 67.   https://selfdeterminationtheory.org/SDT/documents/2000_RyanDeci_IntExtDefs.pdf
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