In my opinion it is very difficult to reach pure intrinsic motivation, and I could think that people bounce back and forth between identified regulation and integrated regulation.  However, from my experience enjoyment is one of biggest factors in being intrinsically motivated.  What I like about this diagram is that is make a connection between enjoyment and being intrinsically motivated to the individual’s self-determination which is the belief of the individual that they can be successful.  To me this plays a great role in being intrinsically motivated into what we do.  For example, growing up I enjoyed playing sports.  I don’t believe that I would choose to play I sport I knew I would be bad at.  I chose to put time, effort, and hard work in playing the sports I did because I knew I was good, and am capable to be better and improve.  In addition, I knew I contribute and was a valuable member of the team.  I believe that students are motivated in the same way.  For students to be intrinsically motivated they need to provide the opportunity for students to know their potential and therefore increase their self-determination.  When students know that they are capable the more they will be driven to solve or tackle complex problems or obstacles.  These moments of being successful will increase their interest in their activity and enjoyment.  Who wants to do something they know they aren’t good at? 

       

        As future educators, we need to find that one thing that students are already interested in and already find enjoyment in and apply it to our lesson.  In the article, Project-Based Learning for the 21st Century: Skills for the Future the authors had an example of teaching math through connecting with the student’s environment.  For example, creating a plan that includes measurement to build a playground for the school.  I could see students who hate math, but love to build or woodworks being intrinsically motivated to do this inquiry and realizing that they can be successful in a subject that they may not think they can do before.  We need to start to reflect on our own practices and question how often do we provide lessons that incorporates student’s interest?  In addition, we need to be creative and make our lesson fun where students can interact with each other, provide the opportunity for students to be successful and emphasize their success in our classroom.  Lastly, provide an environment so that each student feels that they can contribute to the classroom community, help them feel valued in class, and therefore find value in themselves and in their work. 

Reference

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Bell, S. (2010). Project-Based Learning for the 21st Century: Skills for the Future. Retrieved from http://www.huso.buu.ac.th/file/2559/ActiveLearning/Document/10.ProjBL%20of%2021st%20cent%20skills.pdf