Vanattia behaviorism theory
- 1. Behaviorism Julio Vanattia 4/8/2012
- 2. Behaviorism Overview • What is it? 1 • Key Figures 2 • Uses in the Classroom 3 4 • Uses in My Classroom
- 3. What is it? Idea that behaviors are learned through conditioning Conditioning is learned by interaction with environment All behavior is observable and measurable No consideration of mental states (i.e. emotions or feelings)
- 4. Key Points Classical Conditioning ◦ Pavlov ◦ Learning by association Operant Conditioning ◦ Skinner ◦ Learning by consequences (reinforcement and punishment) Social Learning Theory ◦ Bandura ◦ People learn from one another (via observation, modeling, and imitation)
- 5. Key Figures Ivan Pavlov (1849- John Watson(1878 - 1936) 1958) Albert Bandura B.F. Skinner (1904 – (1925 – Present) 1990)
- 6. B.F. Skinner Contributions ◦ Operant Conditioning ◦ Shaping Major Works ◦ Verbal Behavior ◦ Walden Two ◦ The Behavior of Organisms
- 7. Operant Conditioning Problems viewing? Click here.
- 8. Uses in the Classroom – Teacher Perspective ◦ Teachers use reward systems (reinforcement) to promote learning ◦ Positive Reinforcement Reward is given for a desired behavior Behavior is more likely to occur again in the future ◦ Teachers model appropriate behavior and students imitate the behavior ◦ Do not need technology in order to see benefits ◦ Hardly no cost to implement a good system
- 9. Uses in the Classroom – Student Perspective Motivated to learn because they can get a reward Wants to do well because others are receiving rewards Increased self-esteem may lead to better social relationships (new friends). Positive outlook on teacher (he/she cares about me)
- 10. The Use of Behaviorism in My Classroom My Philosophy ◦ Every child is capable of learning something ◦ Through the use of rewards: Could increase motivation or desire to learn Increase self-esteem of students Create a system in which the child would be successful
- 11. The Use of Behaviorism in My Classroom Classroom Implementation ◦ Design a system that would benefit entire classroom (i.e. “star chart” or token system) ◦ Generalize system to be effective outside the classroom