This document discusses the principles of behaviorism and its application in classroom settings. It outlines key theorists in behaviorism such as Watson, Skinner, Pavlov, and Thorndike. The document also explains the basic concepts of reinforcement and punishment and how they can be used positively or negatively to increase or decrease behaviors. Some implications for the classroom include using rewards to encourage participation and praise to build esteem. Technology could also be leveraged for positive reinforcement through special projects or time on educational programs. Overall, the document advocates for establishing clear rules and a behavior chart to modify student conduct through behaviorist principles.

1. By: Kelsi T.

2. • Key points
• Key people
• Classroom Implications
• My Classroom
• Works Cited

3. • Based upon the idea that all behaviors are acquired
through conditioning.
• Occurs through interaction with the environment.
• Can be studied in a systematic and observable manner.
• It uses a system of rewards and punishments to bring
change.
• Helps teach new behaviors and discourage unwanted
ones.

4. Consequences occur immediately after a behavior.
• Positive reinforcement
• Smile/compliment
Behavior Increases
• Negative reinforcement
• Free HW pass
• Positive Punishment
Behavior Decreases • Give student detention
• Negative Punishment
• Take away recess

5. Major Thinkers in
Behaviorism
• John B. Watson
• B. F. Skinner
• Ivan Pavlov
• Edward Thorndike
• Clark Hull

6. • An American psychologist
• Established the psychological school of behaviorism.
• 1913 – Published Psychology as a Behaviorist Views It
• Research on animal behavior, child rearing, and
advertising
• External behavior of people and their reactions to
situations
• "Little Albert" experiment

7. • With Technology • Without Technology
• Positive Reinforcement: • Positive Reinforcement:
• Selecting students for a • Smiling at students after a
special project. correct response.
• Extra time on computer • Commending students for
programs. their work.
• Made team leader for class • Praising students' ability to
wiki or website design. parents.

8. • Students will participate more
• Students will have more self-esteem and confiden
• Reduction of student disruption and misconduct
• Increase in student responses in class discussions
• Increased student motivation
• Students will behave better

9. • There will be class rules
and expectations
posted on the wall.
• There will be a behavior
chart that will
distinguish student’s
progress.

10. • Bad Behavior:
• No recess
• Note/Phone call home
• Good behavior:
• Free HW Passes
• Smiles and rewards

11. • "Behaviorism." - Emerging Perspectives on Learning, Teaching and
Technology. Web. 07 Apr. 2012.
<http://projects.coe.uga.edu/epltt/index.php?title=Behaviorism>.
• "Behaviorist Learning Theory." Innovative Learning. Web. 06 Apr.
2012.
<http://www.innovativelearning.com/teaching/behaviorism.html>.
• "John B. Watson." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 04 Sept. 2012.
Web. 09 Apr. 2012. <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_B._Watson>.