A Different Perspective On Motivation (Learning Science)

Описание: Classic research sheds light on the correlation between motivation and cultural attitudes toward success and failure.
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It’s no secret that Western culture is obsessed with motivation.

In fact, the term ‘Motivational Quotes’ is searched over 800,000 times in Google each month.

Generally speaking, it is assumed that success and positive feelings are highly correlated with motivation.

“If you believe in yourself, you can accomplish anything!”

These words embody a commonly shared piece of folk wisdom in North America – prevalent both in-and-outside of the classroom.

But how exclusive is this sentiment?

Is the association between success and motivation an immutable 'one-way street' for humans … or is it just a cultural phenomenon?

In other words, are there instances when failure can boost motivation?

In this From Theory to Practice Video, I look at a classic piece of research that can help us answer that question:

Divergent Consequences of Success and Failure in Japan and North America (Steven J. Heine et al, 2001)

Here are some of the questions I tackle in this installment:

-- How great of an impact does culture have on our attitudes toward success and failure?
-- How might we as teachers begin to expand our mindset about student engagement and motivation?
-- What is ‘strength-based education’, and when might such a model be too one-dimensional?

Give it a watch, and let me know what you think in the comments.

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#MotivationScience #MotivationResearch

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JARED COONEY HORVATH | PhD, MEd

Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath is an award-winning cognitive neuroscientist, best-selling author and renowned keynote speaker with an expertise in human learning, memory, and brain stimulation.

Dr. Horvath has published 4 books, over 30 research articles, and currently serves as an honorary researcher at the University of Melbourne and St. Vincent's Hospital in Melbourne.

His research has been featured in popular publications including The New York Times, WIRED, BBC, The Economist, PBS's Nova and ABC’s Catalyst.

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