23 Association Activity 4
Activity #A4: Association and Motivation
Think about a favorite subject or activity. How does this relate to the knowledge you are learning in one of your classes?
Having trouble making a specific association between something you like and a class? This might be a time to reconsider the areas you are studying. It can be very difficult to learn new information without having the motivation that comes from enjoying that knowledge as you learn. In fact, that can be why it is so difficult to make your way through general education courses.
In that case, lean on your teacher to make associations with the material and real-world application. And if, for some reason, that isn’t happening, think about how you can shift your mind-set to change your motivation in class. Perhaps asking for more real-world examples or illustrations would help. Sometimes it is up to you to take a more active role in your learning.
