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BEHAVIOURAL VIEW OF LEARNING - Coggle Diagram
BEHAVIOURAL VIEW OF LEARNING
THEORISTS
B.F SKINNER developed operant conditioning
IVAN PAVLOV developed classical conditioning
KEY PRINCIPLE
Operant conditioning: learning through antecedents & consequences
Stimuli can cause relatively permanent behavior changes.
Contiguity learning & classical conditioning: focus on eliciting stimuli for learning
Most surprising principle would be how powerful reinforcement is in shaping behavior.
CLASSROOM EXAMPLE
Grade 4 math lesson
students solve math problems
correct answers would result in praise/ points
mistakes would mean correction /reteaching
QUESTION FOR THE CLASS
How can understanding the role of rewards and consequences in behavioral learning help us as future teachers create better daily habits for success in school and life?
CONNECTION TO MY OWN EXPERIENCE
While observing an English class for grade 4, behavioral learning theory was seen during the vocabulary lesson. When students correctly used new words in sentences, they received positive feedback and stickers with candies as rewards. this encouraged the students to participate and practice using the words outside of class. When mistakes were made, gentle correction helped them learn the right usage, which led to their gradual improvement in their vocabulary class.
Strengths of behavioral learning theory
focus on observable behaviors.
support consistent skill-building .
immediate feedback & reinforcement.
LIMITATIONS/CRITICISMS
limited in explaining complex learning, creativity, & critical thinking
Neglects individual differences in learning styles & needs.