The Wheel
The Motivation and Engagement Wheel, developed by Dr Andrew Martin, is a practical multi-factor approach to student motivation and engagement.
The Wheel comprises:
Positive Motivation: Self-belief, Valuing, Learning Focus
Positive Engagement: Planning, Task Management, Persistence
Negative Motivation: Anxiety, Failure Avoidance, Uncertain Control
Negative Engagement: Self-sabotage, Disengagement
The Wheel is the conceptual basis of:
The Motivation and Engagement Scale (Click Here), the online Student Motivation and Engagement Booster Program and PDF Student Motivation and Engagement Workbook (Click Here), and the Online Staff Trainer (Click Here)
To download a PDF of the Motivation and Engagement Wheel, Click Here
The Motivation and Engagement Wheel is more fully discussed in:
Martin, A.J. (2003). How to Motivate Your Child For School and Beyond. Sydney: Bantam
Martin, A.J. (2005). How to Help Your Child Fly Through Life: The 20 Big Issues. Sydney Bantam
Martin, A.J. (2010). Building Classroom Success: Eliminating Academic Fear and Failure. London: Continuum
Information about these books, Click Here