1. Behaviorism
vs.
Cognitivism
Prepared by: Abdullah
Mubashir

2. 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

3. Behaviorism
A theory that it’s perspective may be
defined as a change of behavior as a
result of experience-that can be
measured

4. cognition
cognition is a group of mental processes
that includes attention, memory, producing
and understanding language, learning,
reasoning, problem solving,
and decision making

5. Cognitivism
a theory that it’s
perspective is a change in mental
representations and associations
brought about by experiences.

6. 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

7. 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.

8. Role of the Teacher
Behaviorist: 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.

9. Role of the Learner
Behaviorist: a passive recipient of
planned instruction.
Cognitivist: an active processor of
learning. One whose internal data
processing mechanism operate.

10. Behaviorist: should not be made at all.
Cognitivist: can be made, since
through errors one can learn.
Error

11. Practice
Behaviorist: drills and drills, constant
repetition is definitely necessary.
Cognitivist: is important, but rote
learning and meaningless
repetition is out.

12. The Language Syllabus
Behaviorist 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.

13. Grading of Items
Behaviorist: : Strict, clear, step by step
(lock-step method)
Cognitivist: : no so definite, since the
individual language learner is involved

14. 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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