The Wheel

The Motivation and Engagement Wheel is a practical multi-factor approach to motivation and engagement.

It comprises 11 factors that are grouped under 4 themes (see figure to the right).

The Wheel and its factors are applicable in any performance setting - school, university/college, work, sport, and even the performing arts.

The Wheel comprises:

Positive Thoughts/Cognitions: Self-belief, Valuing, Learning Focus

Positive Behaviors: Planning, Task Management, Persistence

Negative Thoughts/Cognitions: Anxiety, Failure Avoidance, Uncertain Control

Negative Behaviors: Self-sabotage, Disengagement

The Wheel is the conceptual basis of:

The Motivation and Engagement Scale, here

and

The Motivation and Engagement Workbook, here

The Motivation and Engagement Wheel, reproduced with permission from:
Martin, A.J. (2003). How to Motivate Your Child For School and Beyond. Sydney: Bantam
Martin, A.J. (2005). How to Help Your Child Fly Through Life: The 20 Big Issues. Sydney Bantam
Martin, A.J. (2010). Building Classroom Success: Eliminating Academic Fear and Failure. London: Continuum

Information about these books, here