Talk:Foundations and Assessment of Education/Edition 1/Foundations Table of Contents/Chapter 11/11.6.1

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I believe that a combination of both intrinsic and extrinsic motivation can be used. I believe after reading this article that intrnisic motivation is very important, because it instills a sense of pride and personal responsibility into students. However, I also believe that extrinsic motivation is good, because sometimes some students need more incentive to complete a task or homework. I believe that both should be used, so there is not an excess of one type of motivation over the other. I also believe that this should be done, so students do not become too dependent on one type of motivation or the other, and can learn to balance both in their academic lives. Rburt005 (talk) 01:24, 30 July 2009 (UTC)

Wonderful article it represent both sides Intrinsic versus Extrinsic equally. These different theories and the fact that I can relate to both sides of this argument, just demonstrates how there is no 100% right answers out there for teachers. We all have to choose from a variety “best practices” that work for you and your students. Mlipl001 (talk) 00:45, 2 August 2009 (UTC)

This is a good article that explains both intrinsic and extrinsic motivation well. I believe that both types should be used to motivate a student when used sparingly and appropriately. Teaching a student how to develop their own intrinsic motivation is key to their self-esteem and becoming an adult who believes in themselves. (This self-confidence is not the same as high self-esteem.) As teachers come to know their students they will be able to apply both types of motivation in a manner that works best for each individual student. Sciaston (talk) 15:38, 2 August 2009 (UTC)