By Kristen Burt

Behaviorism

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Teaching Through Behaviorism

Learning Through Behaviorism

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All behaviors are acquired through conditioning

Conditioning occurs through interaction with the environment

There are three types of learning:Classical ConditioningOperant ConditioningSocial Learning

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Classic Conditioning

A neutral stimulus is paired with a response

You introduce the stimulus and then reinforce the reflex

Eventually, response comes naturally with the stimulus

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Operant Conditioning

Learning through rewards and punishments

It begins with a stimulus (behavior) and is reinforced with a response (reward)

Eventually will stop bad response from occurring and will continue with the good

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Social Learning

An observed behavior that is mimicked

Acquired behaviors by watching others

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Interesting Fact

These theories can all be used to train animals as well!!

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Ivan Pavlov

B. F. Skinner,

Albert Bandura

Edward Thorndike

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Created puzzle boxes to use for instrumental conditioning

Well known for his work with animalsUsed experimental approach to understand

learning

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Without Technology

Ignores disruptive behavior to stop behaviorUse happy faces for good behaviorAssigns special privileges to those who behaveGives stickers for turning in work on timeSeparate student from others “time out”Take recess away if they talk out in class

Teaching Through Behaviorism

With Technology

Take away computer privilegesPlay a computer game for early project submissionType their next paper for writing neatly on the last

oneHave them wipe down computers for not using them

properly

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Without Technology

Hand in assignments on time to avoid negative response

Behave so they can be the “Line Leader “or “Door Monitor”

Stop talking in class so they can sit with everyone Behave so they can get a happy faceHand in their project early for a reward

Learning Through Behaviorism

With Technology

Turn in assignment early to get extra time on computer

Use computers properly to keep computer privileges

Behave in class so they can play games on computer

Study so you can use the interactive white board

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This theory is important to learning behaviors

I think positive reinforcement is best (rewards)

Consistency would be a key factor

My Classroom

I would use operant conditioning the most

This would help me with ESOL students

I can teach expectable behaviors

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