Brewing Knowledge Friday, reading from Kamala Mukunda's book What Did You Ask At School Today?
Neelashi Mangal led a discussion on motivation, focusing on intrinsic and extrinsic factors. The chapter highlighted Maslow's hierarchy of needs, emphasising that unmet physical or emotional needs hinder learning. Jugjiv Singh shared a personal story about intrinsic motivation to help a family member. Minakshi Prasad discussed overcoming a fear of public speaking, which led to helping others. The conversation also addressed the impact of rewards on intrinsic motivation, suggesting that tangible rewards can diminish it, whereas verbal praise can increase it when administered appropriately. The session concluded with strategies for balancing intrinsic and extrinsic motivation in education.
Action items
- Continue the reading series next week, starting at the bookmarked spot, and cover 'classroom environments' along with motivation; prepare to resume the chapter in the next session
- Collect suggestions and feedback from participants sent via WhatsApp or the Brewing Knowledge channel about the session and the topic
