Mr. Scudder shows Joel how to do a lay-up shot in basketball, and Joel is able to get more shots in the basket as a result. Ms. Ramirez has her students set their own deadlines for turning in the five small papers due during the semester, with the proviso that they set the five deadlines at least one week apart from one another. Answers to Intrinsic Motivation Exercise 1. Mr. Welch is encouraging his students to compare themselves with others, rather than to focus on their own improvement. One way to promote interest in school subject matter is to get students actively involved.
Extrinsic reinforcement promotes extrinsic motivation rather than intrinsic motivation.
By giving students control over an aspect of classroom life, Mr. Ramirez is promoting a sense of self-determination, which should enhance intrinsic motivation. Ms. Woerner is presenting the instruction in a controlling, rather than informational, manner, which should promote extrinsic motivation, not intrinsic motivation. One way teachers can promote intrinsic motivation is to model their own interest in and enthusiasm for the subject. Answers will follow the exercise. Defend your decisions.