Assignment Overview:
This unit addresses four main theories as they apply to motivation: Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, Behavioral Learning Theory, Attribution Theory, and Expectancy Theory. For this assignment, you are tasked with creating your own unique visual representation that depicts a comparison of these four theories.
Instructions:
You can choose how you would like to create your visual representation of these four (4) theories - perhaps by making a simple graph or chart in a Word document, creating a PowerPoint slide, or using an infographic. Whichever way you decide to create it, your visual representation must include the following:
- Key Concepts: Identify and briefly describe the key concepts of each theory.
- Application to Classroom: Provide two (2) brief examples of how each theory might be applied intentionally in a classroom setting [a total of eight (8) examples in all].
o (Example: Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs - Provide breakfast to all students at the beginning of day to ensure that Physiological Needs (first tier of hierarchy) are met for students to prepare for optimal learning).
Requirements:
- Provide at least one (1) peer response that elaborates on your classmate's ideas with further comment or observation, presents a relevant new idea or viewpoint for consideration, and raises a question, or politely offers an alternative perspective.
- Include at least two (2) reference citations in correct APA style formatting.
- Post the visual representation and your response to the Assignment Forum by the due dates listed above.