Behaviorism
Behaviorism began in early part of 20th century. This major theory states that anyone can learn a desired behavior if given the proper stimulus and the appropriate consequence. The primary focus of this theory is the influence of the environment in shaping behavior. Major behavioral theorist include B.F. Skinner and Watson.
What is Learning? |
What is the Learning Process? |
What is the role of the teacher? |
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Learning is defined as a change in behavior or
the probability of a certain behavior occurring under certain circumstances.
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Learning takes place when a stimulus elicits as
specific response. Students learn that a specific response should
follow a certain stimulus. This response is reinforced by the consequence
that follows the behavior.
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The role of the teacher is to determine the desired
behavior and to arrange the external contingencies
which will reinforce the desired behavior.
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The illustration below can be used to show how behaviorists view the learning process.
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Antecedent
Stimulus that prompts behavior |
Behavior
Action that follows stimulus |
Consequence
Response that follows behavior |
