
Understanding my Motivations. A fully-resourced editable Careers PowerPoint lesson (1 hour +) which can be used by teachers to deliver a detailed workshop / session on this topic.
Learning Outcomes:
Understand intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, Reflect on what motivates me, Know strategies for when I feel unmotivated
Key terms
Intrinsic, Extrinsic, Self-Awareness, Locus of Control
Homework Extension Suggestion
Research ways employers can help with motivating their employees. What small actions/benefits can employers offer which can help employees stay motivated and dedicated to their work? Shortlist 3 ways to share with your class next time.
Each Lesson Pack Contains:
1 Fully Editable Careers PowerPoint (Learning Outcomes, Confidence Checkers, Assessment of Learning, Variety of Tasks, Video Embedded URL Clips, Engaging Premium Quality Slides, Extra Support Websites, Challenging & Thoughtful Questioning)
Assessment Opportunity (Confidence Checker)
The lesson includes a detailed PowerPoint, variety of student facing tasks and comprehension tasks These resources have been designed to be engaging, informative and pick up and teach.
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