HISTORY OF MOTIVATION
Mr. Allaire - Room 236 - rallaire@cvs.k12.mi.us
Welcome to Mr. Allaire's History of Motivation class for the
2021-2022 school year.
This course will be an introduction to the study of behavior and motivation with an emphasis on factors that determine success and failure. Concepts include human psychological development, personality analysis, notable motivational figures, historical innovators and visionaries, goal setting, career preparation, and self-improvement. Some contemporary films will be utilized as well as biographical summaries of successful individuals.
Unit 1: Motivation
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Survey of Motivation
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Sensation, Perception, Needs, Wants
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Paradigms
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Motivational Websites and Quotes
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The Frank Abagnale Story
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Goals
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Evaluating Research
Unit 2: Personality
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The Study of Psychology
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Personality Formation and Assessment
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Personality Measurement
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10 Personality Factors
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The History of Film
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American Film Institute (AFI) Top 100
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Film Analysis – “The Breakfast Club”
Unit 3: Mental Illness
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The Psychology of Ambition
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Mental Illness, Self Esteem and Self Concept
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Film Analysis – “King of Comedy”
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Film Analysis – “Sybil”
Unit 4: The Study of Happiness
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“The Scientific Pursuit of Happiness” – Cornell University
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Happiness Economics
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Measuring Happiness
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World Happiness Index and other surveys
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Can Money Buy Happiness?
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Who is Happiest?
Unit 5: Developing a Personal Motivational Plan
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Proactive vs. Reactive
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Taking Charge of Your Life - Marketing Yourself
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Resume Writing
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Interviewing
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Networking
Unit 6: Overcoming Obstacles/Adversity and Perserverance
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Film Analysis – “Temple Grandin” – The True Story of Temple Grandin
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Film Analysis – “The Pursuit of Happyness” – The True Story of Chris Gardner
Unit 7: Innovators and Visionaries
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People who changed the world
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Thomas Edison, Alexander Graham Bell, Henry Ford, Philo Farnsworth, George Eastman, Leo Baekeland, Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, Tim Berners-Lee, Martin Cooper
Unit 8: Course Review and Final Exam