The document discusses behaviorism, a theory developed in the early 20th century that focuses on observable behaviors and rejects the study of internal mental states. It explains that behaviorism is based on conditioning through reinforcement and was influenced by the work of Ivan Pavlov and B.F. Skinner. The document then provides examples of how behaviorism can be applied in educational settings through reinforcing desirable behaviors and discouraging undesirable ones.

1. By: Kaley S.

2.  What?
 Who?
 How?
 My Classroom

3.  All behaviors are acquired through
conditioning
 Learning happens through positive and
negative reinforcement
 Promotes behavior that is desirable
 Discourages behavior that is not desirable
 Actions are the only object of study
 Independent thinking does not play a part
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4.  Developed in the early 20th century
 Started through the works of Ivan Pavlov
 Rejected emphasis on the conscious and
unconscious mind
 Had a huge impact for 50 years
 Some basic principles are still used today
 Utilized today in education and parenting
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5.  B. F. Skinner was one of the first Behaviorists
 Developed Operant Conditioning
 Experimented with pigeons, observing
stimulus-response patterns
 Rewards good behavior Behavior is repeated
 Children can learn by parent’s reinforcement
 Bond forms between behavior and reward
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6.  Developed by Ivan Pavlov
 Natural reflex occurs in response to stimulus
 Experiments done to study digestion
 For Example:
 Food = Salivation
 Food+Stimulus (a bell) = Salivation
 Bell then produces salivation
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7.  Teachers can reinforce behavior in classrooms
 Teachers create consequences for certain
behaviors
 Positive reinforcement increases student’s good
behavior
 Negative reinforcement decreases student’s
poor behavior
 Punishment is a strong stimulus
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8.  Educational software uses operant
conditioning
 Both positive and negative reinforcement
 Correct answer = positive verbal/visual
feedback
 Young children especially enjoy positive
feedback
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9.  Behaviorism WILL be used in math classroom
 Reinforcement on
tests, quizzes, homework, lessons
 Positive reinforcement will encourage repetition
 Negative reinforcement will identify
misunderstandings
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10.  Lessons: Extra credit for participation
 Homework: Extra points on tests if completed
 Quizzes: 100% = no homework
 Tests: Provide positive and negative
(constructive) feedback
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