Intrinsic
Motivation
We come into the world as creative beings and natural learners. Our
innate dispositions, if given appropriate environmental support and
freedom, lead us to maximize our own development.
Concentration
and Flow
When aligned to the appropriate level of challenge in the learning environment
we enter states of dynamic flow that facilitate high level attainment.
Courage
and risk-taking
We are natural problem-solvers and risk-takers. These abilities, however,
are highly responsive to negative feedback.
Co-operation
and Empathy
We are social beings that are naturally caring and empathic. In order
to be so we need to feel valued, connected and empowered.
Patience
and Perseverance
Natural social environments allow us to understand that others have
different feelings, experiences and perceptions to ourselves and help
us to develop the social skills that allow us to live harmoniously.
Self-Discipline
We have a natural sense of order and need for structure within which
we can flow. This is an internal state that seeks expression rather
than an external state that needs imposing. Our innate dispositions
resonate with justice and fairness.
Self
Responsibility
We naturally seek to master our environments and are motivated by being
given responsibility, and by recognizing for ourselves when action is
needed in a system. Internal rewards are more effective than external
ones.
Love
We are naturally affectionate, joyful and playful and we seek that in
others.
