Behaviorism

Observational Learning and Cognitive Behavior Modification: Thinking about Behavior.

Behaviorism

OUTLINE: 1. Definition of Behavioral Psychology. 2. Historical development of behaviorism to include, 3. Major developers and their contributions (no personal information needed) to behaviorism A. Ivan Pavlov F. Albert Bandura B. John Watson G. Edward Thorndike C. B.F. Skinner H. Edward R. Guthrie D. Clark L. Hull E. J.R. Kantor 4. Major criticisms of Behavioral Psychology or Behaviorism. 5. Impact of behaviorism on learning and the classroom teacher.

Students' Motivation and The Clasroom Teacher are focal topics.

Help with these areas is given: 1. What are intrinsic and extrinsic motivation and motivation to learn? 2. What are the possible motivational effects of success and failure, and how do these effects relate to beliefs and about ability? 3. What are the roles of goals, interest, emotions, and beliefs about the self in motivation? 4. What external factors can teachers influence that will encourage students’ motivation to learn? 5. What strategy can be used to teach a subject to an uninterested student?

Students' motivation in The Classroom

NOTE: THIS IS NOT AN ASSIGNMENT, BUT A PART OF A RESEARCH PROJECT - I NEED DIFFERENT VIEWS OR PERSPECTIVES. I NEED IDEAS! Guideline: 1. Give an example for each of the three needs according to Maslow's Theory. NOTE: I do't need Maslow's Theory -- only an example for each of the three steps (three examples). A. Aesthetic (appreciation) needs. B. Cognitive (Intellectual achievement) needs. C. Esteem (Self-esteem) needs. 2. How can Maslow's theory help a teacher in the classroom? 3. What kinds of goals are the most motivating? Why? NOTE: This question refers to "goals." 4. How can students' interest assist th... click for more

Students' Motivation and The Classroom Teacher

1. What are intrinsic and extrinsic motivation and motivation to learn? 2. What are the possible motivational effects of success and failure, and how do these effects relate to beliefs and about ability? 3. What are the roles of goals, interest, emotions, and beliefs about the self in motivation? 4. What external factors can teachers influence that will encourage students’ motivation to learn? 5. What strategy can be used to teach a subject to an uninterested student?