Intrinsic and Extrinsic part 2
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USC MESA Advisors’ Planning Retreat
August 26, 2009
Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation Factors Breakout Activity
Goal: ‐ To determine the intrinsic and extrinsic motivation factors that impact students’
academic success
‐ To discuss how MESA can influence a student’s intrinsic and extrinsic motivation
Group 1
Intrinsic Motivation Factors Extrinsic Motivation Factors
- Passion - Family
- Sense of accomplishment - Teachers
- Place in life/purpose - Community
- Sense of self - Carrot / stick
- Responsibility - Peer pressure
- Rules / laws
MESA Influence
- Exposure to higher level motivation
- Parent / community involvement (e.g. parent/family day / orientation)
- End of the year event
- More school / administrative support
Group 2
Intrinsic Motivation Factors Extrinsic Motivation Factors
- Career interest in math/science field - Tangible prizes
- Natural curiosity and competitive - Safety
drive - Public recognition
- Desire to be recognized - Peer pressure
MESA Influence
- Exposure to math/science careers (activities and competitions rooted in real‐world
situations; visiting colleges, inviting guest speakers)
- Financial aid opportunities for higher education (financial aid workshops, scholarships)
- Leadership workshops
Group 3
Intrinsic Motivation Factors Extrinsic Motivation Factors
- Own choices - Medals – rewards
- Having control (autonomy) - Praise
- Curiosity‐exploration - Constant reinforcement
- Reward is students’ own enjoyment - Requires a stimulus
- Competition
MESA Influence
- Everyday activities = praise and small rewards
- Scholarships
- Hands‐on experience
- Outside of classroom experience (real‐world – fieldtrips, guest speakers)
Group 4
Intrinsic Motivation Factors Extrinsic Motivation Factors
- Enjoyment of activity - Punishment
- Feeling successful - Recognition
- Valuing knowledge - Grades
- Excitement of discovery - Values and influence of parents or
- Empowerment peers
- Material rewards
- Environment / experiences
- Belonging / social interaction
MESA Influence
- Relevant, meaningful, engaging, do‐able activities
- Training
- Leadership building
- Awards (prizes, medals)
- Recognition (banquet)
- Parent outreach (provide transportation, parent recognition, parent activities)
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