Who let the dogs out? Unleash the Learning! What can we learn about Positive Reinforcement from animal trainers.
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Who let the dogs out? Unleash the Learning! What can we learn
about Positive Reinforcement from animal trainers.
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History Pavlov BF Skinner Bob & Marion Bailey
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What is positive reinforcement?
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Positive reinforcement - occurs when an event or stimulus is
presented as a consequence of a behavior and the behavior
increases. Reward - a positive stimulus that can be presented in
the process of reinforcing behavior
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Why learn about positive Reinforcement? This knowledge can be
used: In sports With children in and outside of the classroom In
supervisory positions With roommates?
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The Big Bang Theory http://youtu.be/JA96Fba-WHk
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How positive reinforcement affects learning and motivation. Key
Points A reinforcer/reward must be something that the
animal/student wants or needs. Timing is critical. The reward must
be as closely timed with the behaviour as possible.
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Positive Reinforcement in the Organizational World Banking and
manufacturing employees and supervisors were observed and data
collected At first the employees were not informed of the
observation and then later they were informed They noticed two
increases in rate of behaviour, when the employees were informed
and later when they were given the results Employees at all levels
were consulted for suggestions Plan of action implemented An
incentive plan was developed with input from staff It was not
unusual to see a 50 to 300% increase in productivity
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Positive Reinforcement in the real world.
http://youtu.be/ZJ91qt7-brU
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What is one thing you have learned about positive reinforcement
from this presentation? Or Give an example of a situation where you
think you might be able to use positive reinforcement.
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Resources Jaak Panksepp Neuroscientist The Seeking System Tag
Teach Teaching with Acoustic Guidance Aubrey Daniels Aubrey Daniels
International Clickertraining.com