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shesus · 02-05-2005, 07:42 AM

I had a similar problem in college. I graduated with a 2.97, even though I earned a 3.5 average in all my education courses. My core classes brought down my GPA. I suffered the consequences of my failures and lack of motivation. In order to get my Master's degree, most universitied require that you have a 3.0 or above. If you do not you have to take a ton of tests to prove yourself. I did not have the money to take all the tests since they are over $100 each. There are some universities that have a lower GPA acceptance, but my choices were very narrow. I am going to University of Phoenix - Online right now, which is a very strenuous program. I spend about 40 hours a week completing the work for my class.
Anyway, it is shown that if a subject does not relate to the learner, then there is a lack of motivation to learn it. As an elementary teacher, I have to find the connections for my students. However, in college, you have to find your own motivations. Even though I am obtaining my Master's degree to further my education, my main motivation is to get a better job with more pay. I also wanted to prove to myself that I could get a 4.0. I am proving to myself that I can have a 4.0 even though some of the classes are of no use to me right now and painfully dull. I have completed 21 hours and have recieved all A's.
Motivation is different for everyone, but if you can find an intrinsic motivator, rather than an external motivator, you will be more likely to succeed. You have to want to do it for yourself. Of course, rewarding yourself with icecream, a beer, or a vacation for a job well done can be good as well.
You have to find a reason that works for you.

02-05-2005, 07:42 AM	#9 (permalink)
shesus Fancy Location: Chicago	I had a similar problem in college. I graduated with a 2.97, even though I earned a 3.5 average in all my education courses. My core classes brought down my GPA. I suffered the consequences of my failures and lack of motivation. In order to get my Master's degree, most universitied require that you have a 3.0 or above. If you do not you have to take a ton of tests to prove yourself. I did not have the money to take all the tests since they are over $100 each. There are some universities that have a lower GPA acceptance, but my choices were very narrow. I am going to University of Phoenix - Online right now, which is a very strenuous program. I spend about 40 hours a week completing the work for my class. Anyway, it is shown that if a subject does not relate to the learner, then there is a lack of motivation to learn it. As an elementary teacher, I have to find the connections for my students. However, in college, you have to find your own motivations. Even though I am obtaining my Master's degree to further my education, my main motivation is to get a better job with more pay. I also wanted to prove to myself that I could get a 4.0. I am proving to myself that I can have a 4.0 even though some of the classes are of no use to me right now and painfully dull. I have completed 21 hours and have recieved all A's. Motivation is different for everyone, but if you can find an intrinsic motivator, rather than an external motivator, you will be more likely to succeed. You have to want to do it for yourself. Of course, rewarding yourself with icecream, a beer, or a vacation for a job well done can be good as well. You have to find a reason that works for you.