The learner is motivated in doing something because they have a specific goal in mind. The end result is what justifies getting started. The motivator may be intrinsic meaning that the learner may have a curiosity about a subject, or they just might want to do “something” better, increase their own competency or boost their self esteem by being able to do something or maybe it is on their “bucket list”. It is something from within the learner that motivates them to additional learning.
Another factor that contributes to whether or not an adult learner is motivated to further his/her education is if there is something from the outside or an external stimulus that makes learning attractive. External motivators can be as diverse as the number of individuals, it could range from a monetary increase at work if this course is taken, it could be to have the admiration from his peer because he has a list of degrees behind his name on a business card, or it could be to be the first one on his neighbourhood to own a brand new Cadillac.
Still another factor that will influence whether an adult learner will take a course is whether or not subject matter is of relevance to the individual. Can they use it in their lives now or in the future?
Competence is something that an adult usually would like in a particular subject area because it can add to their independence, making way for self-sufficiency in an area of their lives.
Another motivator to do something is if you have had success doing something similar in the past. You are able to build on the previous life experiences, connect what you will learn with what you know already. If you are good at something, there is nothing like the feeling of knowing that.
Where you acquire your knowledge or skill could be seen as a motivator to do something. Is it at a College, a University, or a school? Are the students going to be from diverse backgrounds or is it a uniform? Is the individual, as a student, going to feel comfortable in the group, and will they accepted into the group? Will the individual learner feel safe; will he be able to participate in the classroom free from criticism, threats, bullying, and intimidations? A feeling of safeness or security and mutual respect can affect whether or not an adult learner will register then engage in a class.
There are numerous motivators in an individual's life. Almost as many as there are reasons that an individual wants to learn about something. I don't believe that many people analyze why they do things. This course is making me more aware of these motivators.
The learner is motivated in doing something because they have a specific goal in mind. The end result is what justifies getting started. The motivator may be intrinsic meaning that the learner may have a curiosity about a subject, or they just might want to do “something” better, increase their own competency or boost their self esteem by being able to do something or maybe it is on their “bucket list”. It is something from within the learner that motivates them to additional learning.
Another factor that contributes to whether or not an adult learner is motivated to further his/her education is if there is something from the outside or an external stimulus that makes learning attractive. External motivators can be as diverse as the number of individuals, it could range from a monetary increase at work if this course is taken, it could be to have the admiration from his peer because he has a list of degrees behind his name on a business card, or it could be to be the first one on his neighbourhood to own a brand new Cadillac.
Still another factor that will influence whether an adult learner will take a course is whether or not subject matter is of relevance to the individual. Can they use it in their lives now or in the future?
Competence is something that an adult usually would like in a particular subject area because it can add to their independence, making way for self-sufficiency in an area of their lives.
Another motivator to do something is if you have had success doing something similar in the past. You are able to build on the previous life experiences, connect what you will learn with what you know already. If you are good at something, there is nothing like the feeling of knowing that.
Where you acquire your knowledge or skill could be seen as a motivator to do something. Is it at a College, a University, or a school? Are the students going to be from diverse backgrounds or is it a uniform? Is the individual, as a student, going to feel comfortable in the group, and will they accepted into the group? Will the individual learner feel safe; will he be able to participate in the classroom free from criticism, threats, bullying, and intimidations? A feeling of safeness or security and mutual respect can affect whether or not an adult learner will register then engage in a class.
There are numerous motivators in an individual's life. Almost as many as there are reasons that an individual wants to learn about something. I don't believe that many people analyze why they do things. This course is making me more aware of these motivators.