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Alfie Kohn’s 3C Theory

What is 3C theory?

The 3C theory is an educational theory proposed by educator Alfie Kohn.

It emphasizes the importance of people's needs and motivations for learning and growth.

need

basic human needs

need for certainty

Example: People like stable and predictable environments.

Example: People pursue a stable job and life.

The need for autonomous decision-making

Example: People desire to be able to make their own decisions.

Example: People want to have choices.

need for relatedness

Example: People want to build connections and relationships with others.

Example: People need social interaction and human interaction.

need for respect

Example: People want to be respected and recognized by others.

Example: People need to be treated reasonably and with respect.

motivation

intrinsic motivation

Example: People's interest and satisfaction in a task itself motivates them to complete it.

Example: The fun and accomplishment people get from doing something inspires their intrinsic motivation.

extrinsic motivation

Example: People complete tasks to gain a reward or avoid a punishment.

Example: External pressure and external rewards become the driving force for people's extrinsic motivation.

educational practice

Encourage independent decision-making

Example: Teachers provide students with choices in the learning process.

Example: Provide students with appropriate room for independent decision-making.

Create dependencies

Example: Increase interaction with students to make learning fun and meaningful.

Example: Use group discussions and collaborative projects to promote interaction among students.

respect students

Example: Respect students’ views and opinions.

Example: Give students full freedom and provide guidance and assistance when necessary.

Effects and evaluation

Cultivate intrinsic motivation to learn

Example: Students become more interested in learning and participate more actively.

Example: Students gain more enjoyment and satisfaction from learning.

Improve learning effect

Example: Students are more engaged in learning and perform better.

Example: Students become more motivated and determined in their studies and achieve better results.