Thorndike's theory of Connectionism/Associationism sees learning as forming associations between stimuli and responses through reinforcement. It emphasizes strengthening the connection between a stimulus and response when a satisfying outcome follows, and weakening the connection when an annoying outcome follows (Law of Effect). Repeating experiences strengthens the stimulus-response bond (Law of Exercise). Learning readiness depends on a student's motivational state of being satisfied or annoyed (Law of Readiness).

2. Emphasize the establishment and
strengthening of relationships
between the Stimulus (S) and the
Response (R) and the emphasize
role of reinforcement in the
learning process.

3. does not see learning as just a
stimulus response interaction.
They focus rather on the
cognitive structure of man as a
basis for learning.

4. Connectionism/Associationism
- It is the basic concept formulated
by EDWARD LEE THORNDIKE.
- The findings of his studies were
based mostly on experiments
conducted with animals.

5. Human activity is based on
association between stimulus and
response.
Any activity is seen as:
1. A situation which influences or
affects the individual
2. A response which the individual
makes to the situation.

6. 3. A connection between the
situation and the response
by means of which the
former is enabled to produce
the latter.
This connection is called the
S-R bond.

7. It sees the Learner vary
his responses by trial and
error until He achieves a
solution.

8. 1. Law of Effect
2. Law of Exercise
3. Law of Readiness

9. States that a satisfying state
of affairs following the
response strengthens the
connection between
Stimulus and the behavior,
whereas an annoying state
weakens the connection.

10. In the classroom situation,
This Law implies that
TEACHING should attempt
to make the LEARNING
experiences of children
PLEASANT and GRATIFYING.

11. It describes the conditions
implied in the saying “ Practice
makes perfect.”
REPETITION of an experience
increases the probability of a
correct response.

12. Constant REPETITION of a
response strengthens its
connection with the stimulus.
Practical Educational practices
such as: DRILL, REVIEW, AND
EXAMINATION

13. It describes the conditions that
refer to “ANNOYING OR
SATISFYING” states.
It is related to the Law of
effect and accounts for the
motivational aspect of
Learning.

14. This Law implies that Teachers
must either:
Wait for the readiness or accept
the present level of readiness,
and be satisfied with a slower
learning rate in introducing any
new learning.