This was created for an online class I am taking through UCF, it is an informative powerpoint about behaviorism as a theory and how it can be implemented in the classroom.
2. Key Individuals associated
with this theory:
• Ivan Pavlov- created the classical conditioning
theory
• B.F. Skinner- created the operant conditioning
theory
• Albert Bandura- created the social cognitive
theory
• John B. Watson- worked with the classical
conditioning theory
3. Definition of Behaviorism
• The prediction and control of human
behavior in which introspection and/or
independent thinking play no essential part
of it’s teaching methods
4. Key Points
• Classical conditioning: is the natural reflex of
a human or animal that happens in response to a
stimulus
• Operant conditioning: is controlled learning
and conditioning through the use of and
reinforcement of stimulus response patterns
• It is believed that people change their behavior
based on the rewards and positive reinforcement
they receive
5. Key Points
• Social Cognitive Theory: motivational factors
and personal beliefs that contribute to a persons
behaviors instead of environmental factors
• Observational Modeling: watching and
repeating a behavior
• Self-efficacy: personal observation of a single
persons ability to feel, think and motivate others
to learn
6. Classroom implications: as
a teacher
• focus’ on reinforcement schedules
• focus’ on desired behaviors
• utilizes computer assisted instruction
• provides constant feedback to students
• incorporates new classroom technology: spread
sheets, word processing software, and interactive
web-based programs
7. Classroom implications: as
a student
• repetitive behaviors
• repetitive routines/lessons
• receiving a reward through the classroom system
• utilizing various technologies in the classroom
• teacher/student communication
8. My thoughts...
• I think this theory has it’s benefits but is
controversial. It is not as easy to apply in the
classroom as the cognitivist theories or
constructivism. I do however like the repetitive
behaviors in order to achieve desired behavior.
Personally I would only utilize a few of these
applications in my own classroom.
9. Credits for information
• Integrating Technology and Digital Media in the
Classroom, 6th edition; Shelly Cashman Series
• http://filebox.vt.edu/users/spenney/
behaviorism/classroomex.htm
• http://derrickmgreen.wordpress.com/
2009/07/07/behaviorism-and-technology-in-
the-modern-classroom/