A slideshow presentation on Behaviorism, and it's history and influence on the classroom

1. By: Robert L.

2.  Ivan Pavlov (1849-1936)
 Showed how a presented
stimulus (food) paired with
the ring of a bell can
produce a desired reflex
(salivation) with dogs.
 Eventually, the dogs would
associate the bell with food
and thus salivate, even
when food wasn’t present.
 This coined as classical
conditioning.

3.  B.F. Skinner (1904-1990)
 Implemented Pavlov’s
research to human
application.
 Believed that human
behavior and learning is
based on a stimulus-
response based on positive
or negative reinforcements.
 This was to be known as
operant conditioning.

4.  Albert Bandura (1925- )
 Bandura focused on how
people acquire their own
behaviors and self-
regulatory mechanisms
from social situations.
 Bandura believed that
people mimic what they
observe.
 This entire research is
known as the Social
Cognitive Theory.

5.  Essentially, Behaviorism is the prediction and control
of human behavior whereas introspection or
independent thinking play no role.
 In other words, students will learn through a system of
positive and negative rewards.

6.  Technology such as PowerPoint quizzes and web-
based programs can provide instant feedback on
retention of knowledge.
 Essentially without technology, a teacher can provide
both positive and negative reinforcement by rewarding
or punishing specific behaviors.
 Examples could be referrals for bad behavior, or green
bands for good behavior.

7.  Essentially, with or without technology, students will
be affected by the implementation of Behaviorism
within the classroom.
 Students will try harder to achieve positive rewards,
and avoid the negative punishments.

8.  I’d love to implement some of the basics of
Behaviorism in my classroom. This theory has the
opportunity to motivate students through external
factors. Essentially, through the use of my own ideas
and technology, my students will slowly but surely
become more motivated.
 Essentially, I will use visual grades, candy for the best
grades, and PowerPoint quizzes to provide positive and
negative feedback to my students.

9.  Ivan Pavlov Image
http://www.nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/medicine/la
ureates/1904/pavlov-bio.html
 B.F. Skinner Image
http://www.muskingum.edu/~psych/psycweb/history
/skinner.htm
 Albert Bandura Image
http://webspace.ship.edu/cgboer/bandura.html