Behaviorism is a theory that focuses on observable behaviors and discounts internal mental states. It recognizes no difference between human and animal learning, which occurs through rewards and punishments. Ivan Pavlov's classic conditioning experiments with dogs demonstrated learning through association. B.F. Skinner's operant conditioning experiments with animals, like pigeons, showed that behaviors are shaped by reinforcement. Albert Bandura added social learning theory, showing that people can learn behaviors by observing others. Behaviorism influences many classroom practices, like behavior management techniques based on conditioning principles and educational software that provides rewards.

1. Behaviorism
By Marissa D

2. What is Behaviorism?
• The prediction and control of human
behavior in which introspection and or
independent thinking play no essential
part of it’s teaching methods.
• Behaviorist recognizes no divide between
human and animal because both learn to
behave solely through positive and
negative rewards.

3. Ivan Pavlov
• Used conditioning to teach dogs to
salivate when he rang a bell.
• When he provided a stimulus (food) and
the dogs provided the reflex (salivation),
he would ring a bell. The dogs then
associated the bell with food even if the
food was not present.
• This is called classic
conditioning.

4. B.F Skinner
• Operant conditioning- learning that is
controlled and results in shaping behavior
through the reinforcement of stimulus
response patterns.
• Skinner experimented with pigeons,
rewarding them when he got
the desired behavior from them.

5. Albert Bandura
• He believes that people acquire
behaviors ,first, through the observation of
others and ,then, by using those
observations to imitate what they have
observed.
• Social learning aka Social Cognitive
Theory
• Observational modeling- watching
something and then mimicking the
observed behavior.

6. In The Classroom
• Many classroom management techniques
are based on operant conditioning.
• Many computer-based instruction and
educational software are based on
operant conditioning
- They provide positive and
negative reinforcement.

7. Behaviorism in My Class
• I think in my classroom, students will be
rewarded for their good behavior, such as
following instructions and getting good
grades.
• Students will also be aware of negative
reinforcements for bad behavior or grades.

8. Sources
• Information: Integrating Technology and
Digital Media in the Classroom by Shelly,
Gunter, Gunter Sixth Edition
• Photos:
http://ssqq.com/information/tfwcomputers01.htm
http://www.uky.edu/~eushe2/Bandura/bandurabio.html
http://www.skeptically.org/skinner/
http://developers.sugarcrm.com/wordpress/2010/05/14/thats-some-
tasty-dog-food/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ivan_Pavlov