Behaviorism is a theory that human and animal behavior can be explained through conditioning without reference to internal mental states. It is based on the idea that behaviors are learned through positive and negative reinforcement. The two main types of conditioning are classical and operant conditioning. Key behaviorist theorists include Ivan Pavlov, B.F. Skinner, and Albert Bandura. Behaviorism is applied in education through use of stimuli, rewards, and reinforcement to shape student behavior and motivate learning.

2. What is behaviorism ?
 be·hav·ior·ism: is the prediction and control of human
behavior in which introspection and/or independent thing
play no essential part of its teaching methods.
 A theory that both human and animal behaviors can be
explained in terms of conditioning, without appeal to
thoughts or feelings

3.  Positive reinforcements and negative
reinforcements are used
 Behaviors can be observed, measured and changed
unlike the internal events like thinking
 Behaviors are learned through conditioning
 There are two types of conditioning

4. 1. CLASSICAL CONDITIONING: A naturally occurring
stimulus is placed with a neutral stimulus allowing the
neutral stimulus to, in time, evoke a natural reflex

5. 1. OPERANT CONDITIONING: Learning that is controlled and results
in shaping behavior through reinforcement of stimulus-response
patterns. A bond is established between the operant and the
reward.

6.  B. F. Skinner (1904-1990)
 Albert Bandura (1925- )
 Ivan Pavlov (1849-1936)

7.  Used Operant Conditioning
 Known for his experiments with pigeons
 Believed behaviors are based on positive
reinforcements and rewards.

8.  Behaviors are learned by Observational modeling
 Started as a behaviorist but then became well known as
the Father of the cognitivist for his significant
contributions to Social Cognitive Theory.
 Focused work on Self-efficacy concept

9.  Known for his experiments with dogs and controlling their salvation
 Used Classic Conditioning
 Won Nobel Prize in Physiology in 1904

10.  Motivator and facilitator of educating
 Provides stimulus: materials and
repeated practice
 Reinforcements: stickers, duties, bonus
points, verbal reinforcement for good
and bad behavior
 Maintains classroom participation

11.  Students work towards goals set by their
teachers
 Their behavior and work habits are very
diverse but goals are similar
 Students respond to stimuli and are
motivated by rewards

12.  Software programs implement rewards
such as games, funny videos or other fun
activities which are reached after a goal
is met.
 Teachers have their students use these
programs and in return the students are
rewarded for work with fun activities.
 Using computers can also be a reward

13.  I like using a reward system in the
classroom as well as positive
reinforcements.
 By rewarding good behaviors my
students will want to be rewarded and
follow good behaviors
 By pointing out bad behaviors and not
rewarding them my students will learn
what not to do if they want to be
rewarded

14. Sources:
http://www.learning-theories.com/
http://psychology.about.com/od/behavioralpsychology/f/behaviorism.htm
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