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BehaviorismBy Mike Hansen
What is Behaviorism?
Important People.
Used in a Classroom?
My Classroom.
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Also known as Behavioral Psychology.
It is a learning theory.
The idea that all behaviors are acquired through conditioning.
What is Behaviorism?
Learning takes place through a system of positive and negative rewards.
Independent thinking is NOT an important aspect of behaviorism.
What is Behaviorism?
Ivan Pavlov
◦ Won the Nobel Prize in Physiology in 1904
◦ Most famous work was done with dogs Trained dogs to salivate at the sound of a bell.
◦ He used Classic Conditioning The natural reflex that occurs in response to a
stimulus.
Important People
B.F. Skinner
◦ Most notable work was done with Pigeons.
◦ He used Operant Conditioning Learning controlled by positively reinforcing desired
behaviors and negatively reinforcing undesired behaviors.
Important People
When does a teacher use this theory?
Behaviorism is used in almost all classrooms.
Specifically Operant Conditioning.◦ When class work is done well, students are
rewarded positively with the grad of an “A”.
◦ When class work is done poorly, students are rewarded negatively with the grade of an “F”
Used in a Classroom?
What students do with this theory?
Like Pavlovs work with dogs, students are also trained to do something at the sound of a bell.◦ Get up and go to the next class!
This is Classic Conditioning.
Used in a Classroom?
Does behaviorism a part of my teaching?
YES!
Rewarding students with a high grade for excellent work.
My Classroom
Behaviorism can be a great part of teaching.
Rewarding students for good work is also rewarding for a teacher!
My Classroom