Behaviorist approach to eduaction

I feel that the behaviorist approach will always have a place in the classroom. As teachers we are not only concerned with what our students learn but how they are behaved. We all know that a classroom full of chaos will not lead to learning. If we use behaviorist approaches we can help modify the poor behaviors. To answer the first question yes the tutorial programs have a place in the classroom. A student learns by practice. Having the students use programs on the computer to do drills, or tutorials helps them through repetition. If repetition did not work I would be in trouble coaching the softball team. We do drills to reinforce what we teach them. The head coach’s favorite saying is repetition is the key to success. I agree, but it comes down to how much effort the students put in. As out text said, “effort is the most important factor in achievement” (2007).In my classroom we have instant response capability. A student sees what grade they have gotten on a quiz instantly this is a form of behaviorist thinking. I use the clickers for the students to answer a question during class and I can judge how well the class understood, but it also shows the student that they did well or need to pay more attention. Also using games that review what you have taught is another way to make learning enjoyable for the students. When the student thinks it is fun they are more likely to do the practice and more likely to learn.Pitler, H., Hubbell, E., Kuhn, M., & Malenoski, K. (2007). Using technology with classroom instruction that works. Alexandria, VA: ASCD.