Using Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation to Enhance Learning

Extrinsic vs. Intrinsic Motivation: What's the Difference?

Focus, patience, and intrinsic motivation aren’t taught through constant instruction, they develop when children are trusted to learn in their own time, without feeling rushed or compared. It’s not always easy to step back. As parents, we want to help, to guide, to make things smoother, or even rush them out the door. But real learning, the kind that lasts actually happens when children feel ownership of their process. Here are a few gentle ways to encourage that growth: 🌱 Allow time for strugg

Intrinsic vs. Extrinsic Motivation | Definition & Examples