To consider the influence and strengths of behaviourist psychology

Aim

To consider the influence and strengths of behaviourist psychology when applied to students' learning and school practice.

Evidence and Reflection

Review the learning situations and teaching methods, influenced by behaviourism, which your class has experienced during a school day

Note each learning situation, each teaching method and then consider the reasons for its use.

Follow up

Consider the influence, strengths and weaknesses of behaviourist learning theory on teaching and learning in your school.  Are the teaching approaches used 'fit for their purpose'?

More in this chapter

• To observe learning and consider the insights of behaviourist, constructivist and socio-cultural psychology
• To consider the application of behaviourist, constructivist and social constructivist psychology
• To consider the influence and strengths of constructivist psychology
• To evaluate the exercise taken by students in your class/es
• To monitor the use and abuse of concepts of 'intelligence'
• To map the influence of culture on the learning disposition of a student
• To review the motivational qualities of a series of classroom activities
• To consider classroom development of student's meta-cognitive strategies
• To review and apply knowledge about factors affecting learning