BEHAVIORISM

Behaviorism theorist believe that knowledge

exist independently and outside of people.
They view the learner as a blank slate who
must be provided the experience. Behaviorist
believe that learning actually occurs when
new behaviors or changes in behaviors are
acquired through associations between
STIMULI and RESPONSES.
 PROPONENT OF PHILOSOPHY
• John Watson (1878-1958)
- father of behaviorism
- American psychologist
- "Little Albert" famous emotional conditioning experiment

• Ivan Petrovich Pavlov(1849-1936)

- the first introduce the concept of conditioning.
- Russian physiologist
- the famous experiments conducted with his dogs.
PROPONENT OF PHILOSOPHY

• Edward Thorndike( 1874-1949) • Burrhus Frederic Skinner(1904-

- "Godfather of Standardize testing" 1990)
- Studied Conditions of Learning - He used operant conditioning

- Theory of connectionism - American psychology

- Stimuli- Response - Invented the “Skinner box”

- Three Laws of learning - Behavioral studies of rats

WHAT ARE THE BELIEFS OF THE
PHILOSOPHY AS REGARDS TO:
- THE NATURE OF LEARNING
- THE NATURE OF LEARNER
 THE NATURE OF LEARNING
1. Learning is Universal.
2. Learning is through Experience
3. Learning is from all Sides
4. Learning is Continuous.
5. It results in Change in Behavior
 THE NATURE OF LEARNING
6. Learning is an Adjustment.
7. It comes about as a result of practice
8. Learning is a relatively Permanent Change.
9. Learning as Growth and Development
10. Learning is not directly observable.
 THE NATURE OF LEARNER
Behaviorist view the learner as a BLANK SLATE who must be provided the
experience.
What is important to teach
- programs are academically rigorous
- the basic skill or the fundamental r's - reading. 'riting, 'rithmetic, right conduct needed in
preparation for adult life.
traditional discipline - math, natural science, history, foreign languages and literature
- frown upon vocational courses
- what is most important and place little emphasis on students interest
 THE NATURE OF LEARNER
Why teach
- Learners to acquire basic knowledge, skills and values
- To transmit the traditional moral values and intellectual knowledge that students need to
become model citizens
How to teach
- Emphasize mastery of subject matter
- Teachers fountain of information and paragon virtue
- Teachers observe “core requirements, longer school days and longer academic year”
- Rely heavily on the use of prescribed textbooks
- Heavy stress on memorization and discipline
 5 PRACTICES OF TEACHER AS
BEHAVIORIST
- Verbal praise
- Giving good grades
- Giving prizes for every correct answer and good deeds
- Motivating students
- Establishing rules
GROUP NAMES

• Kristine Ermita – Proponent of the Philosophy

• Patrick Bolinbough – The nature of learning
• Hoseah Torres – The nature of learner
• Reynaldo Cortez Jr. – 5 practices of teacher as behaviorist