CBEHAVIORISMElementary Math

Associated with Theory• Ivan Pavlov

• B.F. Skinner

• Albert Bandura

Behaviorism Key PointsBehaviorism is the prediction and control of human behavior in which introspection and/or independent thinking play no essential part of its teaching methods

• Classic Conditioning - the reflex of the that occurs in response to a stimulus. (Teachers Discovering Computers, Pg. 258)

• Operant Conditioning - describes learning that is controlled and results in shaping behavior Social (Teachers Discovering Computers, Pg. 259)

• Social Cognitive Theory - learned behaviors through observation, modeling, and motivation such as positive reinforcement. (Teachers Discovering Computers, Pg. 260)

• Observation Modeling - watching something and then mimicking the observed behavior (Teachers Discovering Computers, Pg. 260)

• Self Efficacy - personal observation about one's perceived ability to feel, think, and motivate oneself to learn (Teachers Discovering Computers, Pg. 261)

Teacher ImplicationsClassic Conditioning (Pavlov):

• The teachers release the students when the school bell rings at the end of the day and everyone gets excited because they get to go home.

Operant Conditioning (Skinner):

• The teacher allows the student to pick something out of the treasure box if he/she behaves well and stays on green for the whole week.

• The teacher gives the student a sticker on their paper when he/she finishes their work.

Social Cognitive theory (Bandura):

• The teacher shows the children how to write out a math problem and then expects the student to write it just like he/she did.

Student ImplicationsClassic Conditioning (Pavlov):

• The student watches and becomes accustomed or reflexive to the bell and is able to recognize that when the bell rings it is time to go home.

• According to Pavlov, if the student hears the bell every day and they are dismissed whenever they hear the bell, they will associate it with going home.

Operant Conditioning (Skinner):

• The students try to behave their best and do their work correctly in order to get a positive reward/response from the teacher. For example, the treasure box at the end of the week.

Social Cognitive theory (Bandura):

• The student must observe and be able to mimic the actions of the teacher in order to succeed.

Our Thoughts

Behaviorism is an amazing concept for teachers to use, especially for younger students. At younger ages, students will be motivated by rewards and taught lesson by receiving a punishment. This theory focuses a lot on rewards and punishments so for a younger age group, this would be the perfect theory for a teacher to use. This theory also focuses on learning by observing the people around you. So as a teacher, you are able to teach them a lot just by being around the students and showing them good behavior while also teaching them all the lessons that they need to learn to excel in class.

QUIZ TIME

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Question #1

•During what period of time did behaviorism come into vogue?•A. Renaissance•B. Modernism•C. Realism•D. Baroque

Question #2

•Fill in the blank: When Ivan Pavolv conducted his experiment with dogs he provided the _______ (stimulus) in order to get _______ (the reflex).•A. Salivation, Food •B. Water, Tricks•C. Food, Salivation•D. Toys, Food

Question #3•Who believes that people shape their behavior based on rewards or positive reinforcements received? •A. Ivan Pavlov•B. Albert Bandura•C. Allan Paivio•D. B.F. Skinner

Question #4

Bandura believes that people acquire behavior first through, what?

A. the observation of others.

B. the observation of themselves.

C. the appearance of classmates.

D. the appearance of siblings.