This document provides an overview of behaviorism learning theory. It explains that behaviorism focuses on predicting and controlling human behavior through reinforcement and consequences. Two key theorists discussed are Ivan Pavlov, known for his classical conditioning experiments with dogs, and B.F. Skinner, who developed operant conditioning. The document also explores how behaviorism can be applied in classroom settings through rewarding good behavior and punishing bad behavior. It notes technology allows for immediate feedback to further reinforce behavior. In conclusion, the author expresses believing in behaviorism techniques to manage students as an elementary school teacher.

1. Behaviorism Learning
Theory
Elyssa Emeott
EME2040

2. Behaviorism Theory (Index)
 What is it?
 What is it? (continued)
 Ivan Pavlov
 B.F. Skinner
 How Behaviorism can be seen/used in the Classroom
by teachers and students
 Technology and Behaviorism in the Classroom
 My Philosophy and the Behaviorism theory

3. What is it?
 Prediction and control
of human behavior
 Learning to behave
through positive and
negative rewards
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4. What Is It?
 Positive/negative
reinforcement increase
chances that behavior
will happen again
(“Learning Theories”)
 Positive and negative
punishment decrease
the likelihood of the
behavior (“Learning
Theories”)
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5. Behavioral
Ivan Pavlov Theorist
•Famousfor his
experiments with dogs
•Conditioned dogs to
salivate when he rang a bell
(classical conditioning)
•Originallybegan this work
to study digestion
•Won the Nobel Prize in
Physiology
Pavlov’s Dogs
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6. Behavioral
Theorist B.F. Skinner
•Behavioral/operant
conditioning
•Learning that is
controlled by rewards
•Tested with Pigeons
•Resultsshape behavior
through reinforcement
of stimulus-response
patterns
•Skinner’s Beliefs
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7. How Behaviorism can be seen/used in
the Classroom by teachers and students
 Punishing bad
behavior/rewarding
good behavior
(“Teacher Tips and Training”)
 Good for younger
students clear and
easy objectives
(“Teacher Tips and Training”)
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8. Technology and Behaviorism in the
classroom
 Student is more receptive
if given immediate, positive
feedback
 computer allows
immediate feedback
("21st century Technology in the
classroom")
 Allows data to be given
about performance – can
provide the desired
response of student
(“A teacher affects eternity”)
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9. Behaviorism and My Philosophy
 I am a strong believer in
classroom management
 Behaviorism techniques will
be used to manage my
students
 I will use positive and
negative reinforcement and
punishments/rewards to
shape behavior
 I am teaching young kids
(Elementary) and it will give
them clear objectives
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10. IMAGES CITED
Image #1:
History of Behaviorism. N.d. Photograph. Thamanjimmy. 7 Apr 2012.
http://thamanjimmy.blogspot.com/2010/09/history-of-
behaviorism.html
Image #2:
Operant Conditioning. N.d. Chart. Schutzhund-TrainingWeb. 7 Apr
2012. <http://www.schutzhundtraining.com/training_
theory.html>.
Image #3:
The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 1904. N.d. Photograph.
Nobel Prize. 7 Apr 2012. http://www.nobelprize.org
Image #4:
B.F. Skinner Works and Life. N.d. Photograph. Skeptically. 7 Apr
2012. www.skeptically.org/skinner/id3.html

11. Image #5:
"Behaviourist Theory." Cognitive Approach to Learning. N.p., n.d.
Web. 7 Apr 2012. <https://sites.google.com/site/cognitive
approachtolearning/Behaviourist-Theory>.
Image #6:
GR Systems. N.d. Computer Consulting. GR ProWeb. 7 Apr 2012.
<http://www.grspro.com/>.
Image #7:
"Welcome to Ms. Spencer's 3rd Grade Classroom." Ms. Jennys Class.
Wikispaces, n.d. Web. 7 Apr 2012.
<http://msjennysclass.wikispaces.com/>.
WORKS CITED
"Behaviorism." Learning Theories. N.p., n.d. Web. 7 Apr 2012.
<http://www.learning-theories.com/behaviorism.html>.
"Behaviorism and Technology in the Modern Classroom."A Teacher
Affects Eternity. N.p., n.d. Web. 7 Apr 2012.
http://derrickmgreen.wordpress.com

12. "Behaviorism in the classroom." 21st century Technology in the
classroom. Blogspot, n.d. Web. 7 Apr 2012.
http://21stcenturytechnologyclassroom.blogspot.com
"The Behaviourist Approach to Teaching in Class."Teacher Tips and
training. Suite 101, n.d. Web. 7 Apr 2012. <http://rachel-
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