Behaviorist Views of Learning

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The paper explains the rationale and the processes of behaviorism, specifically within the context of pedagogical application. The paper clarifies the systematic approaches to training students in the classroom through behavior modification.

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Introduction
Rationale of Behaviorist Theory in Education
Application of Behaviorism in the Classroom

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"In the study of development of pedagogical strategies for an effective, well-balanced classroom, many different theories of development are used to observe the actions of students and identify causes of both positive and negative behaviors. One of the most straightforward of these observational theories is that of behaviorism (Ormrod, 2004). In psychology, behaviorist theory indicates that the actions of all persons can be interpreted according to outcome. This process can also be equated towards affecting learning, wherein a student who receives education through behaviorist pedagogical strategies will learn through being taught actions that are deemed appropriate by the educator."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Glasser, W. (1998). Choice theory in the classroom. New York: Harper.
• Huitt, W., & Hummel, J. (2006). An overview of the behavioral perspective. Educational Psychology Interactive. Valdosta, GA: Valdosta State University. Retrieved August 5, 2006 from http://chiron.valdosta.edu/whuitt/col/behsys/behsys.html
• Ormrod, J. (2004). Learning theory and the educational process. (4th ed.). Boston: Pearson Custom Publishing.
• Standridge, M.. (2002). Behaviorism. In M. Orey (Ed.), Emerging perspectives on learning, teaching, and technology. Retrieved August 4, 2006 from http://www.coe.uga.edu/epltt/Behaviorism.htm

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