Types Of Motivation
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CTET · DSSSB · KVS
Types of
Motivation
In–Ex Po–Neg mnemonic
अंदर से · बाहर से · अच्छा push · डर वाला push
4 classroom types · 4‑second recall · flow with the river
scroll downstream
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Intrinsic अंदर से
Intrinsic internal drive
आंतरिक · स्वयं से प्रेरित⚡ source
Within the learner — curiosity, interest, passion
🎯 example
Student reads history because they love stories
🧩 key terms
Self‑determination · Mastery · Autonomy · Purpose · Flow
🏫 classroom
Inquiry‑based · Choice boards · Passion projects · Discovery
📖 deep dive
Self-Determination Theory (Deci & Ryan) — Intrinsic motivation thrives when autonomy, competence, and relatedness are supported. Students show deeper cognitive engagement, better retention, and higher creativity. NEP 2020 emphasises experiential learning and student agency.
📌 CTET / DSSSB / KVS: Intrinsic motivation is gold standard in child‑centred pedagogy. Overjustification effect: extrinsic rewards can reduce intrinsic interest.
02
Extrinsic बाहर से
Extrinsic external rewards
बाह्य · पुरस्कार से प्रेरित⚡ source
Outside — grades, rewards, praise, recognition
🎯 example
Studies hard for a gold star or parent's appreciation
🧩 key terms
Incentives · Competition · Tangible rewards · Token economy
🏫 classroom
Certificates · Leaderboards · Public praise · Sticker charts
📖 deep dive
Operant Conditioning (Skinner) — Extrinsic motivation operates on reinforcement. Positive reinforcement increases behaviour. However, overjustification effect: excessive external rewards can undermine intrinsic interest. Best practice: use unexpected and informational rewards.
📌 CTET / DSSSB / KVS: Extrinsic motivation is effective for short‑term goals. Remember the overjustification effect — “Rewards can kill intrinsic interest.”
03
Positive अच्छा push
Positive encouragement
सकारात्मक · पुरस्कार आधारित⚡ source
Adding something pleasant to increase behaviour
🎯 example
Teacher gives extra playtime for completing homework
🧩 key terms
Praise · Rewards · Incentives · Appreciation · Privileges
🏫 classroom
Verbal appreciation · Stickers · Happy notes · Class jobs
📖 deep dive
Positive reinforcement (Skinner) — The most widely used strategy. Builds self‑esteem, confidence, and a safe learning environment. A 5:1 ratio of positive to negative interactions is optimal. NEP 2020 advocates fear‑free, positive classroom climate.
📌 CTET / DSSSB / KVS: Positive motivation is preferred over negative. RTE Act and NEP 2020 prohibit corporal punishment and fear‑based tactics.
04
Negative डर वाला push
Negative fear & avoidance
नकारात्मक · दंड आधारित⚡ source
Fear of punishment, failure, or negative consequences
🎯 example
Studies to avoid scolding or detention
🧩 key terms
Punishment · Fear · Anxiety · Avoidance · Coercion
🏫 classroom
Threat of low grades · Extra work · Public reprimand
📖 deep dive
Negative reinforcement ≠ punishment — Negative reinforcement removes something aversive to increase behaviour; punishment adds something aversive to decrease it. Both cause anxiety, surface learning, and avoidance. Leads to lower self‑efficacy and higher dropout rates.
📌 CTET / DSSSB / KVS: Negative motivation is discouraged in modern pedagogy. NEP 2020 emphasises fear‑free and inclusive classrooms.
⚖️ Quick Comparison
Intrinsic
Deep learning · lifelong · curiosity‑driven · NEP 2020 focus
Extrinsic
Short‑term · reward‑based · can backfire (overjustification)
Positive
Builds confidence · safe environment · preferred in RTE
Negative
Fear‑based · anxiety · surface learning · discouraged
🧪 Key Theories
Self‑Determination ★
Deci & Ryan · autonomy, competence, relatedness
Operant Conditioning
Skinner · reinforcement & punishment
Overjustification
Lepper et al. · rewards reduce intrinsic drive
Expectancy‑Value
Eccles · belief in success × value of task