ARE WE LEARNING? OR
TEACHING?
My thought process on behaviorism
Suganthi Nadar
Behaviorism
The study of conditions
that can changes
the response in animal or
a human
All I have to do
is pre3ss the
pedal to get
my food
Objectively
observable
behaviors
Based on
Environmental
conditions
principles of
learning apply to
animals' and
humans' behavior.
Learning means
behavioral change
The brain is a
blank for
organisms when
they are born
Learning is a
result of
environmental
events
Internal process are
unnecessary for
scientific study of
learning
Focus of study should
be on stimuli and
response
Practice
Positive Awards
Break
bad
habits
slowly
Break
the
habitual
response
Anxiety
response
Small units
Logical
sequence
Demonstration
Observable
criterion
Remedial
• Pioneer in experimental psychology
• He taught at Columbia university for 26 year
• Came up with Keller plan
• Personalized System of instruction
Individual Study
Unit Exams
Supplement instructio
proctors
Logic Smart
Nature Smart
Picture Smart
Self-Smart
People-Smart
Listening -Smart
Body -Smart
Study
guide
Text
books
One on one
Technology
Makes it
possible and easy
Instant feed back
Mastery of materials
Online
forms
Multiple
way of
assessment
Videos
Web links
Audio booksGames
Simulations
Initiative students
Student centered
Collaboration
Skills for 21s6 century
Time management
Administers of the classroom
Multiple intelligence

Behaviourism