Behaviorism is a theory that human behavior can be explained in terms of conditioning in response to environmental stimuli. The key figures who developed behaviorism are John B. Watson, who pioneered the theory, and B.F. Skinner, who expanded on it with his theory of operant conditioning. Behaviorism views behavior as observable and influenced by consequences in the environment.
behavioral theory formed the basis of most of the learning theory applied in child rearing and in classrooms. Parents and teachers still find that, in many instances, individuals do learn when provided with the appropriate blend of stimuli, rewards, negative reinforcement, and punishments. Especially with small children and simpler tasks, behavioral principles are often effective.
Eventually, however, educators began to feel that although stimulus-response does explain many human behaviors and has a legitimate place in instruction, behaviorism alone was not sufficient to explain all the phenomena observed in learning situations. The teacher’s are able to use this approach but they have to consider about the weaknesses and try to solve the weaknesses.
Behaviorism, also known as behavioral psychology, is a theory of learning based upon the idea that all behaviors are acquired through conditioning.
Conditioning occurs through interaction with the environment.
Behaviorists believe that our responses to environmental stimuli shape our actions.
Behaviorism in Psychology
Basic concepts, Major theorist and their contributions , Therapeutic Techniques, Current applications of behaviorism and research area
behavioral theory formed the basis of most of the learning theory applied in child rearing and in classrooms. Parents and teachers still find that, in many instances, individuals do learn when provided with the appropriate blend of stimuli, rewards, negative reinforcement, and punishments. Especially with small children and simpler tasks, behavioral principles are often effective.
Eventually, however, educators began to feel that although stimulus-response does explain many human behaviors and has a legitimate place in instruction, behaviorism alone was not sufficient to explain all the phenomena observed in learning situations. The teacher’s are able to use this approach but they have to consider about the weaknesses and try to solve the weaknesses.
Behaviorism, also known as behavioral psychology, is a theory of learning based upon the idea that all behaviors are acquired through conditioning.
Conditioning occurs through interaction with the environment.
Behaviorists believe that our responses to environmental stimuli shape our actions.
Behaviorism in Psychology
Basic concepts, Major theorist and their contributions , Therapeutic Techniques, Current applications of behaviorism and research area
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John Dewey’s “Educational Progressivism”
Objectives:
Who was John Dewey?
What does Educational Progressivism means?
What is the purpose of education?
John Dewey
(0ctober 20, 1859 – June 1, 1952)
American philosopher, psychologist and educational reformer
Founder of philosophical school of Pragmatism
Father of Functional Psychology
Educational Progressivism
Educational Progressivism
The main principle of educational progressivism is that humans are social animals who learn best in real-time activities.
Instructors should focus on providing students with the necessary skills and knowledge to survive and to succeed in our competitive society.
Strong emphasis on problem-based learning to develop problem solving and analysis skills (For example, instructor posing questions the exercise students’ minds in a practical manner)
The purpose of education is to enhance individual effectiveness in society and give learners’ practical knowledge and problem-solving skills.
Based on John Dewey's model of learning instructors should:
Become aware of the goal,
Define the objectives,
Propose hypotheses to achieve the goal,
Evaluate the consequences of the hypotheses from one's past experience, and
Test the most likely solution
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2. KEY PEOPLE OF BEHAVIORISM
John B. Watson (1878-1958) and B. F. Skinner (1904-1990) are the
two main creators and collaborators of Behaviorism.
John B. Watson- He was basically the pioneer for Behaviorism because
he pretty much invented it. Throughout his studying at Columbia and
Johns Hopkins he studied psychology and this new theory was his
results. This was his view of how human behavior worked. He wrote
several different books and articles on the matter of Behaviorism.
B.F. Skinner- He was a Harvard student who studied psychology and
engineering. He was very interested in how people behaved and why
they acted the way that they did. This led him to research and help
develop Behaviorism, which he also wrote several books and articles
about.
3. KEY POINTS OF BEHAVIORISM
Behaviorism is the theory that human
behavior is observable and responsive
to a stimulus
Ivan Pavlov- the Father of Behaviorism
and winner of the Nobel Peace Prize in
Physiology
During his studies and experiments
Pavlov discovered the concept of
Classical Conditioning. Classical
Conditioning involves a stimulus and
response. In his experiment, Pavlov
rang a bell while presenting some
food to is dog (the stimulus) which
caused him to salivate. Eventually,
his dog associated the sound of the
bell as a stimulus and responded by
salivating.
4. KEY POINTS CONTINUED
BF Skinner developed the theory of Operant
Conditioning which takes classical conditioning to
another level.
Operant Conditioning is the idea that people and animals
respond quickly to positive behavior. If a certain
behavior results in a positive outcome the person/animal
is more likely to repeat this behavior.
Albert Bandura developed a third theory based on
behaviorism.
This theory states people are naturally conditioned to
mimic viewed actions in their environment.
If a young girl sees a celebrity on the television with a
hat turned to the side, if the girl was to go and buy this
hat or a hand of a similar style she will most likely
(subconsciously) turn her hat to the side also.
This is called the Social Learning Theory
5.
6. CLASSROOM APPLICATIONS
o Teacher
• Administer drills to have the children repeat
• Congratulate children for correct answer
• Repeat the information
• Give rewards for good work
o Student
• Play educational games
• Write the same information over and over
• Do computer work that doesn’t move on until the
correct answer is given
• Repeat what the teacher says
7. WHAT WE THINK ABOUT THE THEORY FOR OUR
OWN TEACHING
We agree somewhat with the Behaviorism theory.
Behaviorists believe that the teaching should be
teacher-centered and include a lot of lectures and
presentations. We will do this, but we will also
incorporate other teaching and learning styles. We
also like that good behavior is rewarded. This will
teach the children that they must behave. We will
implement this into our classroom.
