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1. TOPIC: BEHAVIORISM
Course: Foundation of Educational
Psychology
Build Bright University
MA in TESL
Lectured by : Prof. Soeung Sopha
Presented by: Mr. Hieng Sokhoeurn

2. Learning Outcomes
 understand the overview of Behaviorism Theory
 distinguish between Classical Conditioning and
Operant Conditioning experiment
 apply the principles of Classical and Operant
Conditioning in the classroom
 use the principles of Classical and Operant
Conditioning to improve sts’ behaviors effectively

3. Table of Contents
I. Overview of Behaviorism
1.1 Classical Conditioning
1.2 Operant Conditioning
II. How to Apply in the Classroom
2.1 Apply Classical Conditioning in Classroom
2.2. Apply Operant Conditioning in Classroom
Questions & Answers
References

4. I. Overview of Behaviorism
 Behaviorism is the view that behavior should be
explained by observable experiences, not by
mental processes.
(mental processes Thoughts, feelings, and motives that
cannot be observed by others.)
 associative learning that two events are connected
(associated).
1. Classical conditioning (by Pavlov (1927), a Russian physiologist )
2. operant conditioning (by Skinner (1904 –1990)- American
psychologist )

5. 1.1. Classical Conditioning (PAVLOV’S Dog)
 learning connected, or associated between
learners’ Stimulus (environment) and Response
(behavior)

6. PAVLOV’S Dog

7. 1.1. Classical Conditioning ( Pavlov)

8. 1. 2. operant conditioning (Skinner)

9. 1. 2. operant conditioning (Skinner)
(instrumental conditioning)
Behavior that brings about a satisfying effect
(reinforcement) is apt to be performed again,

10. 1. 2. operant conditioning (Skinner)
(instrumental conditioning)
Ex2:

11. II. How to Apply
2.1 Apply Classical Conditioning in Classroom
 Purpose: to create and associate with positive and
pleasant events=> Learning and Classroom activities
 How:
use attractive learning ads
decorate classroom
encourage sts to work in small group
greet and smile to sts
inform clearly about tests, quizzes, and exams’ format
help sts to understand classroom’s rules
give time to sts to complete their tasks

12. 2.2 Apply Operant Conditioning in Classroom
 Purpose: to change behavior by using Reinforcement
and Punishment
 How:
reinforce Positive Behavior and Real Achievement
use various verbal and non-verbal reinforcement (
praise, smile, attention, pat on shoulders......
use concrete reinforcement ( cookies, candies,
stationeries.....)
surprise reward
tell sts which behavior is punished

13. Learning is a natural pleasure!

14. Any Queries, please!
1. Of the following, the behaviorist is most likely to
study ______________.
a. hormone
b. animal learning
c. memory strategy
d. unconscious mind

15. Any Queries, please!
2. Which response did Pavlov measure in experiment was
the ______________
a. fear
b. Salvation
c. Eye blinking
d. Pressing the layer

16. Any Queries, please!
3. A pleasant stimulus is presented to increase the
frequency of a behavior. This statement refers to the
definition of ________________
a. positive punishment
b. negative punishment
c. positive reinforcement
d. negative reinforcement

17. IV. References
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_ctJqjlrHA&feature=related
Pigeon’s behavior
 Educational Psychology fifth edition by Jhon W. Santrock
 asiaeuniversity . Chapter 4. Behaviorism
Thanks!!!