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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.

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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.

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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”

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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!

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