The Expectancy-value Theory of Motivation
Yesterday, I had the opportunity to spend some time reading, watching and attempting to understand the topic: Expectancy Theory of Motivation. Out of all the material shared I connected best with an article my classmate Amanda shared The Expectancy-Value Theory of Motivation.
I had an "A-HA" moment with the graph explaining that motivation is a combination of Expectancy and Value. If they are lacking in either then the motivation will be greatly affected. The article suggests having the students "score both value and expectation of success on a scale of zero to one", this will allow you as an instructor to see what their motivation to learn the material is.
If their motivation is low due to a low Value then "You can ‘sell’ the value of your lesson by setting clear goals with a persuasive purpose".
If the expectancy is low then the article suggests "make use of role models" that have made it through the program and "make sure that tasks allow students to gain early success".
It sounds so simple to put it back on the students and to ask them what they need to stay motivated. After all the class is for them and so they should have a say....shouldn't they?
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