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Ways that using file folder games in the classroom can be justified by the Motivational Theory by John Keller.
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ACCORDING TO JOHN KELLERCOMPILED FROM THE WEBSITE:
HTTP://IDE.ED.PSU.EDU/IDDE/ARCS.HTM
Motivational Theory and Using File Folder Games
in the Classroom
Four Categories of Motivation
1. Attention2. Relevance3. Confidence4. Satisfaction
1. Attention
*”Who wants to play a game?”
*”You can choose from these two games to play!”
*”Here is a game using Mickey Mouse characters!”
Perceptual Arousal
“Let’s stop reading and play a game instead!”
“Look at this game using worms!”
Inquiry Arousal
File folder games can get a student thinking about a new concept
Variability
File folder games give a different way to learn and practice information.
2. Relevance
*File folder games can connect students to content they enjoy and to information learning in the classroom
Familiarity
File folders are great examples File folders can be adapted for individual
personalities and preferences.
Goal Orientation
File folders have an achievable goal: complete the game using the directions.
Motive Matching
File folders can motivate an unmotivated student because they are playing a game that matches their interests
3. Confidence
*Completing games can give students confidence that they are successful
*Letting students self-correct lets them gain confidence in themselves
Expectancy for Success
Directions on the games let students know the expectancy of the game
Challenge Setting
File folder games can challenge students to try a new concept.
Goals can be set to complete a certain number of games.
Attribution Molding
File folder games are self-satisfying for students and give a way for teachers to praise students
4. Satisfaction
*File folder games can give students a feeling of accomplishment and satisfaction with their hard work
Natural Consequences
File folder games can be set up in simulated, real-world situations
Positive Consequences
File folder games are a great way to provide feedback to students
Equity
File folders are a great way to keep all students accomplishing work and allow all students to achieve praise
Resources
Keller, John. (1983) ARCS – Motivational Theory. Retrieved from http://ide.ed.psu.edu/idde/ARCS.htm October 5, 2009.