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Mechanisms of Motivation
by Georg Schulze
153 pages; quality trade paperback (softcover); catalogue #03-1608; ISBN 1-4120-1230-9; US$23.10, C$29.95, EUR19.50, £13.51
The authors intellectually stimulate students by addressing, through problem-based discussions, the contributions of different mechanisms occurring at various levels of complexity to the psychology of motivated behaviors.
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About the Book
We teach aspects of the psychology of motivated behaviors using the "problem-based" and "structured activity-learning" methods that are rapidly gaining credence as effective instructional approaches, especially in teaching medicine-related courses. Our approach with this text attempts to: provide students with structured challenges; foster independent thought by encouraging students to solve the challenges without external aid; allow students to attempt to solve the challenges as they see fit; emphasize that the number of different approaches made in solution of the posed challenges is often far more important than the speed or accuracy with which the solution is arrived at; and provide ample encouragement.
We do not spoon-feed students, but expect them to fend for themselves. This text is terse; some of the questions posed are ambiguous; some information may be missing; there is a proscription against seeking aid except in discourse with fellow students; there is a lack of supplemental explanations; there are no summaries or teaching objectives in the text; rather the student is asked to supply and deduce these, respectively...In short, we are standing current accepted practice on its head.
It works. In fact, many students find the experience, though very demanding, also liberating, energizing and empowering. Their intellectual capabilities are respected and their problem-solving abilities developed. This is what they expected higher education to be about.
..."he encourages his students to guide their own thinking rather than just rote memorization." Anonymous (1997)
"It was challenging to be in a psyc course where critical thinking, integration of topics and understanding, as opposed to rote memorization, were emphasized." Anonymous (1997)
"Emphasis on individual thought and communication w[ith] classmates led to a good (and probably long-lasting) understanding of the material. In addition, the classroom discussion was interactive and led to a high degree of interest and enjoyment." Anonymous (1999)
"I really appreciated the problem-based learning and group work format of the course, as well as the interesting course material. This course has contributed considerably to my understanding of psychology..." Anonymous (1999)
"This is the end of my fourth year, and I have never spent so much effort on one course; nor have I enjoyed one more." Anonymous (2002)
About the Author
The author, Georg Schulze's background in chemical engineering, physiological psychology, biomolecular chemistry, and neuroscience along with interests in anthropology and sociology has given him ample practice in the art of synthesis, innovation, and lateral thinking. He has come to understand their value for the interpretation of recorded fact, advancement of understanding, and generation of new insights. He has discovered, too, that many students, especially those of inquisitive disposition, indeed crave the challenge of innovation and the opportunity to develop intellectual independence.
His coauthor, Michael Mariano, is one such former student and brings with him the perspective of the student's experience, both personally, and as tutor to other students in later classes. They have developed 'Mechanisms of Motivation" as an instructional tool to foster independence of thought and creativity of mind in a disciplined and reasoned manner within the context of teaching the psychology of motivational behaviors.
