ARCS satisfaction strategies: intrinsic reinforcement, extrinsic rewards and equity¶

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Description¶

Satisfaction is the fourth ARCS component, described as strategies "that provide extrinsic and intrinsic reinforcement for effort". The digest lists three sub-components: intrinsic reinforcement (support intrinsic enjoyment of the learning experience), extrinsic rewards (positive reinforcement and motivational feedback), and equity (maintain consistent standards and consequences for success), each with a teacher example.

Design Implications¶

Context¶

Requirements¶

• Intrinsic reinforcement: encourage and support intrinsic enjoyment of the learning experience
• Extrinsic rewards: provide positive reinforcement and motivational feedback
• Equity: maintain consistent standards and consequences for success

Constraints¶

Target Learners¶

• Students in classroom instruction and users of instructional materials, as described in the digest

Target Learning Goals¶

• Experiencing reinforcement for effort and enjoyment of learning

Affordances¶

• Arcs Model
• Arcs Strategy Subcomponent Taxonomy

Related Strategies¶

• Arcs Model
• Reinforcement
• Feedback

Examples¶

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Key Sources¶

• Small, Ruth V. (1997). Motivation in Instructional Design. ERIC Digest. ERIC Clearinghouse on Information and Technology. https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED409895