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Learning Theory Behaviorism and

ConstructivismPeggy Yates, Ed.S.

April 2, 2014

Peggy Yates, Ed.S,

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Behaviorism

Key People: Pavlov, Skinnerhttp://youtu.be/RU0zEGWp56Y

DefinitionBehaviorist believe that human traits are developed through human conditioning (army hat ☺)

Student Behavior

Student to Teacher(expectations set/caring relationship)http://youtu.be/7bIQ4-3XSxU

Student to Environment/Classroom/School http://youtu.be/UF8zHAK0vJM(taking care of supplies, room picked up, proper level of voice, respectful during transition times)

Student to Peers(how they treat each other)http://youtu.be/4wOWEGyO60o

Student to Content(Classwork/Homework)http://youtu.be/ioHz85FYpWY

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Implications of Behaviorism for Students with Learning Disabilities

Teach with Direct Instructionhttp://youtu.be/TBKn4x15z3Q

Break content into small segments

Extra Practice/Mastery

Structure and Routine

Monitoring and Feedback

Reward(like behavior Beads)

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Key PeopleDewey, Piaget, Montessori

Definition:Student Construct Meaning through experiences

Learning requires meaningful, real world experiences

Examples:

Hands on LearningCooperative LearningWhole LanguageResearch Projects

Constructivism

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EACH TEACHER CREATES THEIR OWN IDEAS ON WHAT WORKS BASED ON THE NEEDS OF THE STUDENTS

FOR THIS ASSIGNMENT, DETERMINE WHETHER YOU ARE A BEHAVIORIST ORCONSTRUCTIVIST OR BOTH

Mrs. Yates’ Thoughts

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DESIGN A CLASSROOM FLOOR PLAN

FOR THIS ASSIGNMENT, DETERMINE WHETHER YOU ARE A BEHAVIORIST ORCONSTRUCTIVIST OR BOTH

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