2. BEHAVIORISM:
- “Behaviorism is the philosophy of science underpinning
behavioral psychology.”
- “Behaviorism is a worldview that operates on a principle of
“stimulus-response.””
- Basically, Bahaviorism is observable aspects of human
behavior.
- The grandfather of behaviorism was Ivan Pavlov along with
originators and important contributors: John B. Watson, B.F.
Skinner, E. L. Thorndike (connectionism), Bandura, Tolman
(moving toward cognitivism)

3. CLASSICAL CONDITIONING..
“..is the process of reflex learning—investigated by Pavlov—
through which an unconditioned stimulus (e.g. food) which
produces an unconditioned response (salivation) is presented
together with a conditioned stimulus (a bell), such that the
salivation is eventually produced on the presentation of the
conditioned stimulus alone, thus becoming a conditioned
response.”

4. BEHAVIOR IS SHAPED THROUGH POSITIVE OR
NEGATIVE REINFORCEMENT

5. POSITIVE & NEGATIVE REINFORCEMENT
“Both positive reinforcement and negative reinforcement
increase the probability that the antecedent behavior will
happen again. In contrast, punishment (both positive and
negative) decreases the likelihood that the antecedent
behavior will happen again. Positive indicates the
application of a stimulus; Negative indicates the
withholding of a stimulus. Learning is therefore defined
as a change in behavior in the learner. Lots of (early)
behaviorist work was done with animals (e.g. Pavlov’s
dogs) and generalized to humans.”

6. CLASSROOM IMPLICATIONS
TEACHERS:
- Break down tasks in small steps
- Give positive reinforcement
- Give immediate feedback – don’t let lesson go
- Repetition as much as it’s needed
- Must be age appropriate
WITH TECHNOLOGY:
- Explain methods and break them down for understanding
- Positive reinforcement when students accomplish a step from a task
- Have repetitive assignments in intervals to keep enforcing what was learned

7. CLASSROOM INPLICATIONS
STUDENTS:
- Respond to reinforcement
- Ask questions
- Ask for feedback
WITH TECHNOLOGY:
- Students are faced with a set pace with working on assignments that are
more basic to more complicated
- Ask for help, if needed, especially with new programs
- Ask for feedback on how they’re doing on their work

8. BRINGING BEHAVIORIST IN MY CLASSROOM
- I believe behavioral theory is inevitable in a teaching setting and very
useful if taught correctly.
- Reinforcement can be used to encourage my students to do their best
and encourage learning and improvement.
- Avoiding negative reinforcement, such as punishment, unless
absolutely necessary.
- I would have a clear outline for what I expect out of my students in
individual assignments, both verbally and visually.
- I will always encourage my students with positive reinforcement and
remind them that they can do anything they set their minds to.

9. SOURCES:
- http://www.learning-theories.com/behaviorism.html
- http://thelastbehaviorist.blogspot.com/2012/11/misunderstanding-
behaviorism.html
- http://projects.coe.uga.edu/epltt/index.php?title=Behaviorism
- http://www.learningandteaching.info/learning/behaviour.htm
- Teachers Discovering Computers: Integrating Technology in a
Connected World (7th Ed.), Shelly, Cashman, Gunter, and Gunter (2012)