2. Key Points
Also know as behavioral psychology, is a
theory of learning based upon the idea that
all behaviors are acquired through
conditioning.
Conditioning occurs through interaction with
the environment .
Behaviorists believe that our responses to the
environment stimuli shape our behavior.
There are two types of conditioning:
Classic Conditioning
Operant Conditioning
3. Classical Conditioning
A technique used in behavioral
training where a neutral stimulus
becomes associated with a
reflex.
Ivan Pavlov (1849-1936)
became famous for his
conditioning experiment.
Pavlov trained a dog using
classical conditioning to
salivate every time
a bell was rung.
4. Operant Conditioning
A method of learning that occurs through rewards
and punishments for behavior. An association is
made between a behavior and a consequence
for that behavior.
B.F. Skinner (1904-1990) experimented with this
theory.
Skinner rewarded
pigeons when he saw
them behaving in
a desired manner.
Eventually Skinner
was able to teach pigeons
to dance using this technique.
5. Classroom Implications
Teachers:
Through operant learning, teachers can reward
students that turn in homework on time or ace
tests in order to continue the desired behavior.
Teachers can use technology by creating awards
on a type of software that congratulates children
for the work they did.
Students:
Students good behavior will continue if they are
rewarded for it through praise. The students bad
behavior will eventually subside if they are not
rewarded for it.
If children do receive printed rewards, they can
frame it and put it on their wall, so they are
reminded of it everyday.
6. Behaviorism in my class
Behaviorism is something I will use
everyday in my classroom.
I will set up behavior charts and reward
the kids at the end of the day for being
good and staying at the top of the chart.
For those that are bad, I will not reward
them and may talk to their parents.
These actions should stop their bad
behavior for the following day.
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