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Here's one final point on goal motivation theory. Some people
seem to get more drive from moving towards pleasure, and
others from moving away from pain. Generally speaking though,
pain motives appear to be stronger motive for most people.

1.5.10 GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF MOTIVATION
by Matthew Weller, Los Angeles Business Journal, March 14,
2005
Basic principles of motivation exist that are applicable to
learning in any situation.
1.
The environment can be used to focus the student's
attention on what needs to be learned.
Teachers who create warm and accepting yet business-like
atmospheres will promote persistent effort and favorable
attitudes toward learning. This strategy will be successful in
children and in adults. Interesting visual aids, such as
booklets, posters, or practice equipment, motivate learners
by capturing their attention and curiosity.
2.
Incentives motivate learning.
Incentives include p &