Is personality related to college success? If so, how? Is personality related to college success? If so, how?Are there different types of intelligence? What are your strengths?How do you learn best?Do rewards increase your motivation? Why or why not?
How can thinking positively and productively contribute to your success? How can thinking positively and productively contribute to your success?What “needs” must be met before you can reach your potential?How can others help you get and stay motivated?
Research Question: Research Question:Do personality and behavior impact student success in college?
While we can’t easily change our personality, we can change our behaviorsEngage in behaviors that are consistent with someone who is conscientious- such as attending class!
Take the Big Five Personality Inventory (Goldberg, 1992) Take the Big Five Personality Inventory (Goldberg, 1992)
Verbal/linguistic Verbal/linguisticLogical/mathematicalVisual-spatialBodily/kinesthetic
Both theories encourage us to look at intelligence from a broad perspective Both theories encourage us to look at intelligence from a broad perspectiveFocus is on your strengths
You can learn regardless of whether teaching style matches your learning style
What student characteristics predict success in an on-line class?
Self-discipline and motivation are important whether it’s an on-line or in person class! Self-discipline and motivation are important whether it’s an on-line or in person class!
MOTIVATION!
Our behaviors are motivated by consequences. We’ll keep doing behaviors if rewarded.
Use tangible (paychecks, grades) and social (praise, smiles) rewards Use tangible (paychecks, grades) and social (praise, smiles) rewards“Match” the reward to the task
Your belief in your ability to complete tasks successfully.
Everyone wants to succeed and can do so if their basic needs are met.
We are social creatures and our relationships with others significantly impact our motivation.
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