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Educational Psychology Approaches to Student Motivation

by John White 1,*
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JOPEM  2020 2(1):8; https://doi.org/10.69610/j.jopem.20200412
Received: 20 February 2020 / Accepted: 20 March 2020 / Published Online: 12 April 2020
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The paper explores the various educational psychology approaches that have been developed to understand and enhance student motivation. It begins by defining motivation as a multifaceted concept that encompasses intrinsic and extrinsic factors influencing students' engagement in learning activities. The summary then outlines the key approaches within educational psychology, including behaviorism, cognitive psychology, humanism, and socio-cultural theory, each providing unique insights into how students are motivated. Behaviorist approaches emphasize the role of reinforcement and punishment in shaping behavior, while cognitive psychology delves into the mental processes that influence learning. Humanistic theories focus on students' self-motivation and personal growth, whereas socio-cultural theories highlight the impact of social interactions and cultural contexts on motivation. The discussion further examines the implications of these approaches for educators, suggesting practical strategies to foster student motivation in diverse educational settings. The paper concludes by emphasizing the importance of a holistic understanding of motivation and the necessity for educators to adapt their teaching methods to individual student needs.

Keywords: Educational Psychology; Student Motivation; Behaviorism; Cognitive Psychology; Humanistic Theory.;
Copyright: © 2020 by White. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY) (Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) or licensor are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.
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White, J. (2020). Educational Psychology Approaches to Student Motivation. Journal of Organizational Psychology and Educational Management, 2(1), 8. doi:10.69610/j.jopem.20200412
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White, J. Educational Psychology Approaches to Student Motivation. Journal of Organizational Psychology and Educational Management, 2020, 2, 8. doi:10.69610/j.jopem.20200412
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White J. Educational Psychology Approaches to Student Motivation. Journal of Organizational Psychology and Educational Management; 2020, 2(1):8. doi:10.69610/j.jopem.20200412
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White, John 2020. "Educational Psychology Approaches to Student Motivation" Journal of Organizational Psychology and Educational Management 2, no.1:8. doi:10.69610/j.jopem.20200412

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White J. Educational Psychology Approaches to Student Motivation. Journal of Organizational Psychology and Educational Management; 2020, 2(1):8. doi:10.69610/j.jopem.20200412
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White, J. (2020). Educational Psychology Approaches to Student Motivation. Journal of Organizational Psychology and Educational Management, 2(1), 8. doi:10.69610/j.jopem.20200412

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