Behaviorism is a psychological theory that focuses on observable behaviors and believes that behaviors can be shaped through conditioning using reinforcement and punishment. Key behaviorist theorists include Ivan Pavlov, John Watson, Edward Thorndike, and B.F. Skinner. In a classroom setting, a teacher can use behaviorism by positively reinforcing good behaviors like allowing extra computer time or giving treats, and negatively reinforcing bad behaviors through punishment like time outs or removing privileges. Students learn what behaviors are acceptable through these reinforcements.

1. Behaviorism Amanda

2. What is Behaviorism? is an idea of psychology based on the suggestion that every action taken by a living organism can and should be regarded as behaviors

3. Famous Behaviorists Ivan Pavlov John Broadus Watson Edward Lee Thorndike B. F. Skinner

4. Key Concepts focuses on individual behavior as an end in itself ideas centered around "conditioning," which is a method of behavior modification can be modified by using positive and negative reinforcements to reward or punish behavior

5. How a teacher uses Behaviorism? Positive Reinforcement Allows a student to play longer on the computer Gives some kind of treat for participating in class Negative Reinforcement Takes certain privileges away Time out

6. How the Student does Under Behaviorism… Eventually when they see the bad things are being reinforced with bad treatment they will not continue with that behavior While the good kids are getting the rewards and extra privileges they continue their good efforts.

7. From a Personal Perspective I think this is an ideal way to help kids understand which behaviors will be considered allowed in the classroom and which ones won’t even be tolerated I think the reinforcements should be equal for everyone whether they were good or bad.

8. Credits http://webspace.ship.edu/cgboer/beh.html http://school.discoveryeducation.com/clipart/images/thinkingcapwhoa.gif http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://skeptically.org http://www.docsinbox.net/MGT3680/unit2session1.doc https://intro2psych.wikispaces.com/file/view/Press.sized.jpg/32395879/Press.sized.jpg http://bloomingtonsouth.org/theoptimist/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/teacher.jpg http://www.kidzfriends.com/images/boy_thumbsup_sm.jpg