Cultural Influences on Motivation
Explore cultural impacts on motivation
This lesson explores how cultural backgrounds can influence motivation and personal drive. Students will engage in discussions and activities to understand motivational differences across cultures. This lesson is important as it helps students appreciate diversity and develop empathy by recognizing how cultural contexts shape individual motivations.
Explore cultural impacts on motivation
Discussion Questions, Worksheet: Cultural Motivation Scenarios, and Pens and Paper
Step 1
Introduction
10 mins
- Begin with a brief introduction to the concept of motivation and how it can vary across different cultures.
- Ask students to think about what motivates them personally and jot down a few points.
Step 2
Group Discussion
15 mins
- Divide students into small groups and distribute the discussion questions.
- Encourage students to share their thoughts and experiences related to cultural influences on motivation.
- Facilitate a class-wide discussion to share insights from each group.
Step 3
Activity: Cultural Motivation Scenarios
20 mins
- Hand out the worksheet with different cultural scenarios.
- Ask students to work in pairs to analyze how motivation might differ in each scenario based on cultural contexts.
- Discuss the answers as a class, highlighting key cultural differences.
Step 4
Reflection and Closure
15 mins
- Have students reflect on what they learned about cultural influences on motivation.
- Encourage them to think about how this understanding can be applied in their own lives.
- Conclude with a summary of key points discussed in the lesson.
