2. B.F Skinner
Skinner made many contributions to
different concepts of psychology.
One of the ideas he contributed was
operant conditioning.
3. Operant Conditioning describes learning that is
controlled and results in shaping behavior through
the reinforcement of stimulus-response patterns.
4. The Experiment
Skinner conducted an experiment that
included pigeons. When they would
behave how he wanted he would reward
them.
Soon, he was able to teach the pigeons
things by rewarding them.
5. Real Life
Skinner believed that people shape their
behavior based on the rewards or positive
reinforcement they receive.
He observed that when children tried to
make sounds, parents would smile and
reinforce their behavior.
The children would learn to say the word
correctly and parents would reinforce
their behavior.
6. How to use in your classroom:
When your students are doing math
problems, if they answer correctly you
can give them a piece of candy.
If your student uses a vocabulary word in
the correct context, you can give them
an extra credit point.
7. Operant Conditioning and
Technology
Many forms of computer-based
instruction and education software are
based off of operant conditioning.
For example, when the correct answer is
given, the software provides positive
verbal and visual feedback.
8. Personal Opinion
I believe that operant conditioning is a
great way to teach students. Positive
reinforcement is a beneficial concept to
use for education purposes.
I plan on using operant conditioning in my
classroom and using the positive to help
my students.
9. Credits:
Teachers Discovering Computers:
Integrating Technology in a Connected
World 7th Edition. Shelly Cashman Series
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