Behaviorism and the Classroom:

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Behaviorism and the Classroom

• Putting the Theory to the Test

By Jami R CameronEDU 6542July 18, 2007
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What is Behaviorism?

• http//www.funderstanding.com/behaviorism.cfmIf
  we ever do end up acting just like rats or
  Pavlovs dogs, it will be largely because
  behaviorism has conditioned us to do so.
• Richard Dean Rosen

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What is Behaviorism?

• Ivan Pavlov Classical Conditioning

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What is Behaviorism?

• John B. Watson
• Behavior is the result of precise stimuli
• Subconscious motives/latent cognitive processes
  cant derive basic human development concepts.

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What is Behaviorism?

• B. F. Skinner Operant Conditioning

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How Does Behaviorism Apply to the Classroom?

• Behavior Management
• Positive Reinforcement
• Negative Reinforcement
• Consequences
• Punishment

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Does Behaviorism Explain the Way We Learn?

• A controlling agent for students
• NOT helpful with knowledge-based learning
• Only reinforces how we behave
• Does NOT explain the learning process

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Are Teachers Using Behaviorism Correctly?

• Correct
• A tool in behavior modification
• Incorrect
• Checklist approach to learning

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Conclusion

• Behaviorism is effective if used appropriately
• Behaviorism isnt a measurement toolfor
  assessing knowledge learned

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References

• Standridge, M., (2002). Behaviorism.

http//projects.coe.uga.edu/epltt/index.php?title
Behaviorism