Behaviourism

	Behaviourism
Definition	· Behaviourism is a worldview that operates on a principle of “stimulus-response.” All behaviour caused by external stimuli (operant conditioning). All behaviour can be explained without the need to consider internal mental states or consciousness.
Teacher’s Role	· Teacher design the learning environment · Teacher shapes child’s behaviour · Teacher’s presents the information and learner’s demonstrate that they understood the work · Teacher instructs, manager · Corrective feedback
Learners role	· Passive learners receives knowledge · Responds to stimuli
Assessment/ Evaluation	· Student assess by test
Role of Technology	· Computer assisted instruction · Drill and practice controlled by teacher rather than learner – used as reinforcement · automated assessment · CAT, Typing exercise, Reading reinforcement, simulations, tutorials
Problems	·  Learners can find themselves in situation where they need to respond to unfamiliar content · No differentiation
Strengths	· Focus on clear goal
Instruction	· Conditioning
Memory	· Not addressed · Forgetting – because of not using information over a long time
Focus	· Observed behaviour · Conditioning · Programmed instruction
Implications for teaching	· Inputs from teacher, scheduling and rewarding process