1. BEHAVIORISM
Hayley

2. DEFINITION
 “the prediction and control of human behavior in which
introspection and/or independent thinking play no essential part of
its teaching methods”

3. THE BASICS
 Relies on passive learners to respond to their environment
 Behavior is shaped through reinforcement be it positive or
negative
 Focuses on behavior modification

4. THE BASICS CON’T
 More emphasis on praising good behavior than on punishing bad
behavior
 Focus on immediate reinforcement

5. WHO’S WHO?
 Ivan Pavlov
• Pioneer for classical conditioning
 Burrhus Frederic Skinner
• Explorer of operant conditioning
 Edward Lee Thorndike
• Developed trial and error learning
• Learning improves with practice
 John Broadus Watson
• Believed that reflex was the basic unit of behavior

6. TEACHERS
 Set rules and guidelines and follow them
 Have immediate responses
 Have praise responses and rewards instead of just punishment

7. STUDENTS
 Follow the rules to receive
rewards and praise
• Will eventually not need
rewards for good behavior
 Will stray from bad behavior
because of fear of punishment

8. REFERENCES
 http://www.learning-theories.com/
 http://www.learningandteaching.info/learning/index.htm
 Shelly, Gary B., Thomas J. Cashman, Glenda A. Gunter, and
Randolph E. Gunter. Teachers Discovering Computers, Integrating Technology
And Digital Media In The Classroom. Course Technology Ptr, 2007.