Behaviorism theory proposes that all learning is based on conditioning responses to external stimuli. Key founders include John B. Watson, Ivan Pavlov, and B.F. Skinner. Their work established that learning occurs through reinforcement or punishment in response to stimuli, without consideration of internal mental processes. Teachers can apply behaviorism by using positive and negative reinforcement, testing specific skills, and focusing on individual work over group learning.

1. BEHAVIORISM THEORY
OF
LEARNING

2. WHAT IS BEHAVIORISM?
Idea that behavior is acquired through
conditioning.
 Measures behavior by a learners’ response to
stimuli
 Learners’ response to stimuli can be reinforced
using positive or negative feedback
 Reinforcement, positive or negative increases
the possibility of an event happening again.
 Punishment, both positive and
negative, decreases the possibility of an event
happening again.
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3. IMPORTANT PEOPLE IN BEHAVIORISM

4. THE “LITTLE
ALBERT”
EXPERIMENT. HE
GETS CREDIT FOR
ESTABLISHING
THE
PSYCHOLOGICAL
SCHOOL OF
BEHAVIORISM.
John B. Watson

5. Did the experiment
with the dogs. Came
up with the theory of
classical
conditioning.
Ivan Pavlov

6. Developed the
theory of operant
conditioning.
Operant
conditioning is the
use of
consequences to
modify the
occurrence and
form of behavior.
B.F. Skinner

7. BEHAVIORISM AND TEACHERS

Behaviorism is seen when teachers use the
following methods:
a. Testing specific skills
b. More individual work than group
learning
c. Using positive and negative
reinforcement

8. BEHAVIORISM AND STUDENTS
Students learn through experiences and
practices.
 Learning is also modified with positive and
negative reinforcements.
 Students begin to give predicted responses
to a stimulus
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9. SUMMARY
Founders and proponents: John B. Watson in
the early 20th century., B.F. Skinner, Ivan Pavlov
and others.
 Basic idea: Stimulus-response. All behavior
caused by external stimuli (operant
conditioning). All behavior can be explained
without the need to consider internal mental
states or conciousness.
 Learner viewed as: Passive, responds to
environmental stimuli.
 Behavior may result in reinforcement (increased
likelihood that behavior will occur in the future);
or punishment.
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