Why we behave the way we behave This perspective is the easiest to explain. In life, we observe people, imitate people, and learn from their experiences. Why? Because we somehow desire to achieve what others have achieved or to avoid the suffering others have experienced. Do you, sometimes, pretend that you are this actress whomContinue reading “Social Perspective”
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Cognitive Perspective
Why we behave the way we behave The cognitive views of motivation stress that human behavior is influenced by people’s beliefs and expectations about themselves and their environment. This perspective is composed of several theories: a. Expectancy – value theory How do I perform what is expected of me? I am expected to be aContinue reading “Cognitive Perspective”
Humanistic Perspective
Why we behave the way we behave Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs is the center of this perspective. The photo attached here shows that human beings have basic needs, psychological needs, and self-fulfillment needs. Needless to say, each category arises after the other is satisfied. This is where the concept of “man is insatiable” comes from.Continue reading “Humanistic Perspective”
Behavioral Perspective
Why we behave the way we behave From elementary to high school days, my mother would buy me stuff that I requested every time I got high grades. For example, she would buy me shoes of a certain brand when I ranked as an honor student. In high school, she would even buy me anContinue reading “Behavioral Perspective”
Why We Behave the Way We Behave
What drives us? What does not? Some days I feel like I am the best version of me. Some days I don’t. Some days I feel like I can conquer the world. Some days I just want to sulk on my bed all day. Some days I feel like I can do all things; IContinue reading “Why We Behave the Way We Behave”
A Well-Balanced Practice
How Constructivist am I? As per my personality, I love learning about many things that I do not know. For example, even though I was trained as a critic of books in college, I still dabbled in multi-media arts—video making, photography, and production. Even though I did not have any Math in college except forContinue reading “A Well-Balanced Practice”
What’s Wrong with It?
Identifying Problems and Issues in Current Education Practice and Instructional Design Have you ever encountered a teacher who gives you hundreds of pages of reading materials? Have you ever attended a class and left without remembering any of the lessons? Have you ever wished that lecture givers or teachers could do more about their presentationsContinue reading “What’s Wrong with It?”
Knowing Your Limits is a Part of Self-Efficacy
Do I want to finish strong in these courses? Do I believe I can? How much of my capabilities say I can? How much percentage does myself tell me I cannot? “Our belief in our own ability to succeed plays a role in how we think, how we act, and how we feel about ourContinue reading “Knowing Your Limits is a Part of Self-Efficacy”
Models and Mentors in My Life
Santrock. Online Learning Center.http://www.mhhe.com/socscience/education/edpsych/santrocked02/ch07a_sa.html Having positive role models and mentors can make an important difference in whether individuals develop optimally and reach their full potential. First, evaluate the role models and mentors who have played an important part in your life. Second, think about the type of role model you want to be for yourContinue reading “Models and Mentors in My Life”
Operant Conditioning in a Filipino Home Context
Before you get confused, let me show you this screenshot. When I was ten years old, the goal behavior in our house was to get academic grades of 90 and above. Anything less than 90 will have a consequence. Consider the illustration below of how operant conditioning worked during my elementary days. Other Filipino homesContinue reading “Operant Conditioning in a Filipino Home Context”
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