Behaviorism learning theory
- 1. Behaviorism Learning TheoryBy:Michelle Pascale
- 2. Behaviorism LearningThe Behaviorism Learning Theory is the prediction and control of human behavior in which introspection and/or independent thinking play no essential part in its teaching methods.That is, human learning is based purely on the notion that there is no internal cognitive processing of information.
- 3. Major Contributors In BehaviorismIvan PavlovDeveloped the theory of classic conditioning through a behavioral experiment with a dog
- 4. Classic ConditioningClassic Conditioning is to the process of introducing a stimulus in hopes of achieving a desired reflexIt is a learning process that occurs through associations between an environmental stimulus and a naturally occurring stimulus
- 5. Major Contributors In BehaviorismB. F. SkinnerDeveloped the theory of operant conditioning through experiments made with pigeons
- 6. Operant ConditioningOperant Conditioning is the process of introducing a stimulus with the hopes of achieving a desired responseIt is a learning process that is the result of shaping behavior through the reinforcement of stimulus-response patterns
- 7. Behaviorism In The ClassroomBehaviorism can be applied to a classroom quite easilyReward those behaviors that are positive through incentives and encouragementEliminate those behaviors that are negative through punishment and consequences such as taking something away
- 8. Behaviorism And TechnologyBehaviorism’s positive reinforcement can be found throughout many educational software applicationsOnline learning uses visual and sometimes audio cues to positively reinforce a student when he or she gives a correct answerNegative reinforcement can also be used in the same manner in order for the student when he or she chooses an incorrect answer
- 9. Behaviorism In My ClassroomIn my classroom, I would try to use positive reinforcement to provide my students with an enjoyable learning experience. I would only use negative reinforcements when it is the last option I have to turn to, in order to help my students learn to their fullest ability. Positive reinforcement helps the student to retain their knowledge in a long-term sense, and that is my goal.