Motivation Factor 6: The Environment

Motivation Factor 6: The Environment

Students also reported that the classroom environment plays a very important role in their motivation to learn as well. For example, when the learning environment is safe, comfortable, and exciting, that motivates them to come and participate more in class.

I left today’s class with a better understanding of group dynamics when it pertains to a learning environment. If the learning environment is setup to foster engagement and excitement then learners will be willing to participate and will probably retain information.-- Rey, Jan 15, EDCI 6304

I think it is important that the educator make the environment of the class room warm and welcoming to the learner or else they will begin to lose the learner before they have even started the day’s lesson.—Grace, January 18, 2008, EDCI 4322-60

To learn more about college student motivation:
Want to, Have to, or Hate to Learn—Motivation
Motivation Factor 1: The Teacher
Motivation Factor 2: The Class
Motivation Factor 3: The Individual Goals
Motivation Factor 4: Family
Motivation Factor 5: The Peers
Motivation Factor 6: The Environment