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Educational Implication of Motivation in the Teaching and Learning Process

Gbubemi Rita Dore, Ph.D, Chidiebere Nneka Martins, Ph.D

Abstract

This paper presents the educational implication of motivation in the teaching and learning process, especially for teacher. Consequently, the concept of motivation was defined starting with the etymological definition of the concept to the modern variation as the force that propels an individual towards a given direction until a goal is achieved. Under the theoretical framework, various theories were reviewed and considered on how they apply to teaching. Attempt was also made to relate the reviewed theories. Some of the theories reviewed here included Maslow hierarchy of Need theory, Herzberg Two Factor theory, Alderfer’s ERG theory, and Self- determination theory. Furthermore, empirical review of literature revealed that previous studies obtained that motivation has a significant effect on the performance of teachers which in turn improves on the academic outcome of students. Key words: Education, Motivation, Teaching and Learning

Keywords

EducationMotivationTeaching and Learning

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