Motivation: Introduction and Theory Perspectives

This interactive lesson engages students in critical thinking about varying theories of motivation in psychology. The lesson contains several activities to help them define and give examples of motivation, understand key concepts that psychologists grapple with, and ultimately compare and contrast varying theories of motivation. You can use them all or pick and choose from to suit your needs. Included:

• A direct instruction video and guided doodle notes made just for this lesson
• A jigsaw-type mini research activity
• A compass points perspective activity
• A critical thinking compare/contrast share out discussion

All lessons include a detailed lesson plan with learning targets and essential questions, clear directions, links where appropriate, ready-to-copy interactive pages, bellringers, and formative assessment exit tickets.

I've also started including separate pdf pages and images of the lesson so it can be more flexible and easily assigned in a digital classroom. Many of the pages of the pdf are also included as individual PowerPoint pages that the students can type right on, save, and submit to your LMS.