Motivation in the Context of Learning

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Motivation in the Context of Learning
Motivation has a variety of definitions with a commonality stating that it is an internal state described as a need, desire or want. These needs, wants and desires are what energizes a person’s behavior and gives them direction. The direction is goal oriented and influenced by the intensity of the person’s needs and desires to redirect their behavior. Motivation requires persistence in behavior (
Huitt
, 2001). Motivation is what makes life fun and interesting.
Motivation is important because it is the foundation of performance of all learned responses. No learned behavior occurs if the desire to learn is not energized. There are certain environmental influences that trigger motivation such as...

..... work on their self-improvement they enhance their self-confidence, their self-esteem and their internal motivation is also enhanced. Learning is a result of our willingness to self-improve (
Huitt
, 2001).
Environment
Behavior
Humanistic Theories
Piaget
Intrinsic
Sources
Maslow
Cognitive Learning Theory
Behavioral Learning Theory
Extrinsic
Sources
Motivation
For Learning
(
Lanzig
, 1997).
References
Huitt
, W. (2001). Motivation to learn: An overview. Educational Psychology Interactive. Valdosta, GA: Valdosta State University. Retrieved July 17, 2010, from http://www.edpsycinteractive.org/col/motivation/motivate.html
Lanzig
, J. (1997). What is Concept Mapping? Retrieved July 17, 2010, from http://users.edte.utwente.nl/lanzing/cm_home.hstm