Behaviorism is a learning perspective that focuses on observable behaviors rather than internal mental states. It claims that all actions are behaviors that can be influenced and shaped through stimuli and consequences in the environment. Some key influences on behaviorism include Ivan Pavlov, Edward Thorndike, John Watson, and B.F. Skinner. In education, behaviorism emphasizes using rewards systems and positive or negative reinforcement to encourage good behaviors in students. Teachers can also use technology to create variety and virtual learning experiences.

1. Behaviorism
By Samantha Ritacco

2. Table of Contents
 Behaviorism
 Main Influences
 Classroom Implications
 Personal Use

3. What is Behaviorism?
 “the learning perspective”
 the mind itself cannot be observed
 observe behavior instead
 claims all actions are “behaviors”
 Includes speaking, thinking,
acting, & feeling

4. Behaviorism Ideas
 emphasize a change in
behavior
 teach behavior using stimuli
and rewards
 cure psychological disorders
by changing environment

5. Influences on Behaviorism
 Aristotle first developed Behavioralist theory
 people who elaborated upon his theory:
 A. Kazdin ❀ M. Sidman
 A. Bandura ❀ O.I. Lovaas
 E.R. Guthrie ❀ S.C. Hayes
 C.L. Hull ❀ D. Bayer
 E.C. Tolman ❀ D. Barnes-Holmes

6. Main Influences
Ivan B.F.
Pavlov Skinner
John B. Edward L.
Watson Thorndike

7. B.F. Skinner
 researched operant
conditioning
 founder of “radical
behaviorism”
 experimented with rats and
pigeons
 worked in part with Thorndike
and Guthrie
 found link between
biology/behavior/culture

8. Classroom Implications
Teacher’s Perspective
 without technology:
 understand why students act certain ways
 create rewards system
 with technology:
 create variety with new technologies
 take virtual or out-of-school “trips”

9. Classroom Implications
Students Perspective
 without technology:
 be open with teachers about
personal behavior
 work towards classroom rewards
 i.e. marbles for good behavior,
full jar signifies pizza party
 with technology:
 learn about behaviors, why we think
 conduct “webquest,” do assignment

10. Personal Use
Create an agreement between students and I
 agree on a set classroom rules
 center on good behavior
 set up rewards system
 make students aware of punishments

11. More Personal Uses
I will…
 plan field trips to encourage good behavior
 communicate more with students
 understand them before disciplining them
 be patient and redirect students