Effective Use of Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivators in the Primary Classroom

About this module

This session looks at ways in which you can boost the intrinsic motivation of children, building self-regulation skills and supporting their agency and autonomy as learners. It explores some of the practical issues with the use of extrinsic motivators, particularly the potential for negative impacts on looked after children and other vulnerable groups. The session also examines the principles of the most effective approaches to the use of rewards, based on relational factors related to learner motivation.

This module is suitable for teachers, early career teachers, ECT mentors, teaching assistants, learning support assistant and senior leaders supporting staff with behaviour.

• Understand more about how intrinsic motivation works
• Explore positives/negatives of extrinsic reward systems and their likely effect on self-concept
• Examine effective approaches to the use of extrinsic rewards
• Build a set of creative ideas around rewards to consider for your classroom/school