Behaviorism vs.

Cognitivism

Prepared by: Abdullah Mubashir

Behavioristic

Behaviorism is a school of thought in psychology which believes that all things

that organisms do—including acting, thinking and feeling—can and should be

regarded as behaviors

Behaviorism

A theory that it’s perspective may be defined as a change of behavior as a

result of experience-that can be measured

cognition

cognition is a group of mental processes that includes attention, memory, producing and understanding language, learning, 

reasoning, problem solving, and decision making

Cognitivism

a theory that it’s perspective is a change in mental

representations and associations brought about by experiences.

Behaviorism vs. Cognitivism

behaviorism and cognitive psychology reflect the two aspects of modern spirit. Behaviorism refers to the arrogance that human can control the all, nature, society and human, while cognitive psychology

indicates the Introspection

Behaviorism and Cognitivism They are both a good way of

teaching and learning processes, however, there are some differences between them which is very significant.

Role of the TeacherBehaviorist: one who teaches, plans,

presents language items and exercises, makes students repeat drills and gives correct language forms.

Cognitivist: one who creates opportunities for learning to occur with the help of the learner’s data processing mechanism.

Role of the LearnerBehaviorist: a passive recipient of

planned instruction.Cognitivist: an active processor of

learning. One whose internal data processing mechanism operate.

Behaviorist: should not be made at all.

Cognitivist: can be made, since through errors one can learn.

Error

PracticeBehaviorist: drills and drills, constant

repetition is definitely necessary.

Cognitivist: is important, but rote learning and meaningless repetition is out.

The Language SyllabusBehaviorist based on the structures

and vocabulary of language presented systematically.

Cognitivist: could be less systematically presented structures and vocabulary, functions, notions, situations, and cognitive functions.

Grading of ItemsBehaviorist: : Strict, clear, step by

step (lock-step method)

Cognitivist: : no so definite, since the individual language learner is involved

Behaviorism & Cognitivism

Behaviorism and Cognitivism are two learning theories that even though they have their differences, both theories emphasize the role that environmental conditions play in facilitating learning, as well as emphasis on the role of practice with corrective feedback

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