The article argues extrinsic rewards such as grades can reduce intrinsic motivation and should be phased out¶

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q1 i? External rewards such as grades and stars may reduce the intrinsic motivation educators want learners to develop, so institutions should shift gradually toward nurturing intrinsic motivation. → Jim Reynolds 2006

Evidence¶

Jim Reynolds 2006¶

Jim Reynolds. (2006). Learning-Centered Learning: A Mindset Shift for Educators. Inquiry, Volume 11, Number 1, Spring 2006, 55-64. http://www.vccaedu.org/inquiry/inquiry-spring2006/i-11-reynolds.html

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The essay's 'Learning Motivation' section reports, citing Deci, Koestner & Ryan (1999) and Vansteenkiste & Deci (2003), that external rewards can harm intrinsic motivation; the review attributes this finding to those researchers and quotes their warning about long-term negative effects of controlling behavior.

"Researchers (Deci, Koestner & Ryan, 1999; Vansteenkiste & Deci, 2003) have documented the negative effect on intrinsic motivation that can be caused by external rewards (extrinsic motivation)."

Discussion¶

Learner Variables¶

• Motivation — outcome: instruction changes it

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