Characteristics of an Effective Classroom Environment that Motivates Students
Self-Determination
Self-Regulation
Support
Peers
Teachers
Instrumental Support
Encouraging
Uses Constructive Criticism
Tasks That:
are complex
are challenging
allow for student choice
are open-ended
See mistakes/errors as learning opportunities
Assessments that are:
Individual
Private
Evaluations
Peer
Self
Review
Reflection
Goal Setting
Planning
Intrinsic Motivation
Extrinsic Motivation
External Regulation
Introjected Regulation
Identified Regulation
Integrated Regulation
Dialectic Framework
Students Inner Motivational
Psychological Needs
Personal:
Autonomy
Relatedness
Competence
Goals
Aspirations
Interests
Values
Condition Conditions
Teachers Motivating Style
Autonomy Supportive
Affordances
Interesting Activities
Optimal Challenges
Opportunities for Action
External Events
Rewards
Punishments
Feedback
Praise
Competition
Surveillance
Social Demands
Goals
Priorities
Expectations
Rules
Positive Teacher-Student Relationships
Teacher Qualities
Attunement
Relatedness
Supportiveness
Gentle Discipline
Teaching Methods
Direct Teaching
Encourage Risk Taking
Encourages Creativity
Encourages Autonomy & Choice
Provides Fun Classroom
Variety of Curriculum Material
Scaffolding
Cooperative Learning
Emphasizes Student Improvement
Connections
Curriculum Connections
Home-to-School Connections
Personal Connections
Positive one-on-one Interaction