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Motivating Gen Z Learners: What Parents and Teachers Need to Know
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 8 hours
  • Course by Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
  • Offered by

About

The purpose of this course is to equip parents and educators with the knowledge of motivational theories and their application in real-life contexts. Following the storyline of two children, Bob and Sarah, course participants are presented with a variety of problem scenarios. These depict common motivational issues that the participants can resolve using the motivational principles described in the course. Through the various sessions, parents and educators will progressively build a repertoire of strategies that enable them to better understand the Gen Z learners and to enhance their motivation to learn. Course participants will also have the opportunity to check their own understanding through quizzes and to interact with one another through discussion forums. This course was created with the National Institute of Education at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. About National Institute of Education (NIE) As an autonomous institute of the Nanyang Technological University, the National Institute of Education (NIE), Singapore, is Singapore’s national teacher education institute and plays a key role in the preparation of teachers and in the provision of teacher professional and school leadership development programmes. Its university-based teacher education programmes leverage the strong partnerships with the Ministry of Education and Singapore schools to develop teachers who are grounded in theory and strong in practice. As an institute within a world-class research university, NIE also offers rigorous graduate education in the form of masters and doctoral programmes for local and international students.

Modules

Session 1 - Understanding what motivates behavior: Do punishments and rewards work?

    • 6 Videos
    • 13 Readings
    • 3 Discussion
    • 8 Plugin
    • 3 Assignment
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3 Assignment

  • Identifying the Sources of Motivation in Bob’s Actions
  • Identify the type of motivational regulation shown by the following individuals.
  • Assessment for Session 1

3 Discussions

  • What Are Your Motivations?
  • Discussion Point 2: Reinforcers and Punishments You Have Administered
  • Discussion Point 3: What Sort of Rewards Would You Issue?

6 Videos

  • Bob the Gamer Part 1: Play First, Eat Later
  • Bob the Gamer Part 2: Mom’s Threats
  • Bob the Gamer Part 3: Don’t You Like Math?
  • Bob the Gamer Part 4: Who Gets Hot Chocolate?
  • Bob the Gamer Part 4: Who Gets Hot Chocolate? (Activity)
  • Bob the Gamer Part 5: Mrs John’s Experiment

13 Readings

  • Connect With Us
  • Learning Outcomes
  • Why are some children more motivated to learn than others?
  • An introduction to Bob
  • Three Aspects of Motivation
  • Extrinsic versus Intrinsic Motivation
  • Implications of Extrinsic and Intrinsic Motivation
  • Research Findings on More Autonomous Forms of Extrinsic Motivation
  • Behaviourist Approach
  • Behavioural Theory: Skinner’s Operant Conditioning
  • Further Approaches to the Study of Motivation
  • Overview of e-learning courseware: Motivating Gen Z Learners
  • Participant Feedback on Session 1

Session 2 - Looking into the Needs of Learners: Needs-Based Theories of Motivation

    • 2 Videos
    • 11 Readings
    • 4 Discussion
    • 8 Plugin
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Assessment for Session 2

4 Discussions

  • Discussion Point 1: Your Thoughts on Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
  • Discussion Point 2: Actions that promote the 3 psychological needs.
  • Discussion Point 3: Actions that might have counteracted the promotion of the 3 psychological needs.
  • Discussion Point 4: How would you do things differently?

2 Videos

  • The boys’ motivation for playing soccer part 1
  • The boys’ motivation for playing soccer part 2

11 Readings

  • Learning Outcomes
  • Overview for Session 2
  • Humanistic Approach
  • Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
  • Three Basic Psychological Needs
  • Recap: Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation
  • Relationship between SDT and Intrinsic Motivation
  • Psychological Needs: What Drives Us?
  • How can we promote autonomy, competence and relatedness?
  • Conclusion
  • Participant Feedback on Session 2

Session 3 - Mindsets and Causal Attributions for Success and Failure

    • 1 Videos
    • 13 Readings
    • 2 Discussion
    • 14 Plugin
    • 2 Assignment
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2 Assignment

  • Identify The Types Of Mindset Shown By The Following Individuals
  • Assessment for Session 3

2 Discussions

  • Discussion Point 1:What Type Of Mindset Do You Have?
  • Discussion Point 2: What Should We Do As Parents And Teachers?

1 Videos

  • Sarah’s and Liz’s Choir Audition

13 Readings

  • Learning Outcomes
  • Overview of Session 3
  • Different Approaches to Motivation
  • Sarah’s and Liz’s Motivations
  • Lessons from the Choir Audition
  • What Can We Learn from Mrs Tan, Bob and Sarah?
  • What We Have Learned So Far
  • What are Causal Attributions?
  • Causal Attributions for Success and Motivation
  • Causal Attributions for Failure an Their Effects on Motivation
  • What Can We Learn From Mrs John And Sam’s Mother?
  • Conclusion
  • Participant Feedback on Session 3

Session 4 - The Self-Regulated Learner

    • 2 Videos
    • 12 Readings
    • 3 Discussion
    • 22 Plugin
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Assessment for Session 4

3 Discussions

  • Discussion Point 1
  • Discussion Point 2: Sharing Effective Strategies
  • Discussion Point 3: Doing Things Differently

2 Videos

  • Video: Strategic Action
  • Video Activity: Three Days Left To The Examinations!

12 Readings

  • What Have We Covered So Far?
  • Overview of Session 4
  • Session Objectives
  • The Discovery of Self-Regulated Learning
  • Defining Self-Regulated Learning
  • Dimensions of Self-Regulated Learning (SRL)
  • What Can We Learn From Liz?
  • What Is The Difference Between Cognition And Metacognition?
  • Supporting the Development of SRL
  • Promoting SRL: A Summary
  • Conclusion
  • Participant Feedback on Session 4

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"Motivating Gen Z Learners: What Parents and Teachers Need to Know" is a foundational course focused on personal development. Created by the National Institute of Education at Nanyang Technological University, it equips parents and educators with motivational strategies through real-life scenarios involving Gen Z learners. The 480-minute course includes quizzes and discussion forums for interactive learning, available on Coursera with Starter and Professional subscription options. Ideal for those looking to enhance their understanding and application of motivational theories in educational contexts.

Stefanie Chye
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Stefanie Chye

Yvonne Seng
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Yvonne Seng

Tan Chee Soon
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Tan Chee Soon

Caroline Koh
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Caroline Koh