Presented by: Group 1

BEHAVIORIST
LEARNING THEORY
 BEHAVIORIM
Behaviorism is a branch of
psychology that focuses on how
people learn through their
interactions with the environment. It
is based on the idea that all
behaviors are acquired through
conditioning, which is a process of
reinforcement or punishment.
 OVERVIEW OF
Behavioral learning theory emerged
BEHAVIORIST in the early 20th century as a
LEARNING THEORY reaction against introspective
psychology, which relied on
subjective reports of mental states
and processes.

Behaviorist such as John B. Watson

and B.F.Skinner argued that
psychology should be a science of
observable and measurable events
and behaviors, and that mental
states and cognitive processes were
irrelevant or inaccesible.
 HISTORY OF BEHAVIORIST
LEARNING THEORY
Hitory 01 History 02

Behaviorism started as a reaction J.B. Watsons and B.F. Skinners

against introspective psychology in rejected introspective methods as
the 19th century, which relied heavily being subjective and unquantifiable.
on first-person accounts.

History 03
The mentioned psychologist helped
bring psychology into higer relevance
by showing that it could be accurately
measured and understood, and it
wasn't just based off opinions.
 BENEFITS OF BEHAVIORAL
LEARNING THEORY

• It provides a clear and objective

way of measuring and evaluating
student performance and progress
• It allows teachers to tailor
instruction and feedback according
to each student's needs and
abilities.
• It helps teachers manage
classroom behavior and discipline
by using positive reinforcement
and negative reinforcement
strategies.
• It motivates students to learn
by rewarding them for their
achievements and efforts.
• It helps students develop self-
regulation skills by teaching them
how to monitor and control their
own behavior.
 POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT APPLICATION OF
Entails offering rewards or incentives to BEHAVIORAL
strengthen desired behaviors. This can
include verbal praise, stickers, tokens, or
LEARNING THEORY
other tangible rewards.

POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT SEVERAL

BENEFITS:
• It encourages students to repeat
desieable behaviors and achieve goals
• It boost students' self-esteem and
confidence.
• It fosters a positive and nurturing
learning atmosphere.
NEGATIVE REINFORCEMENT APPLICATION OF
Is the removal of an unpleasant
BEHAVIORAL
stimulus after a behavior to
increase its frequency. LEARNING THEORY
NEGATIVE REINFORCEMENTS
BENEFITS:
• It helps students avoid or escape
from unpleasant or aversive
situations.
• It increases students' motivation
and persistence.
• It reduces students' anxiety and
stress.
 BEHAVIORISM
CRITICISM
While behaviorism is a great option for
many teachers, there are some criticism of
this theory. Behaviorism is best for certain
learning outcomes, like foreign languages
and math, but aren't as effective for
analytical and comprehensive learning.
 BEHAVIORISM
CRITICISM
It cannot explain complex learning
situations.

It makes students passive and does not

take into account differences in students'
levels of understanding
 BEHAVIORISM
CRITICISM

Behaviorism is often ignored in

the learning process due to the
focus on cognitive targets and
academic values
 PUNISHMENT
Punishment involves applying negative
consequences to discourage undesirable
behaviors. It can take the form of
reprimands, time-outs, or loss of
priveleges.

PUNISHMENT SEVERAL DRAWBACKS:

• It can cause students to resent or fear the
teacher or the subject.
• It can damage students' self-esteem and
confidence.
• It can lead to aggressiom, defiance, or
avoidance of behaviors.
 MODELING
Modeling involves demonstrating desired behaviors for
students to observe and imitate. Educators can act as
positive role models by displaying appropriate
behavior and providing examples of how to perform
certain taks or handle specific situations.
MODELING SEVERAL BENEFITS:
• It provides students with clear and concrete
examples of what to do and how to do it.
• It helps students to acquire new skills and
knowledge faster and easier.
• It influences students' abilities attitudes and values
by showing them what is acceptable and desirable.
 SHAPING
Shaping is the process of gradually reinforcing
successive approximations of a desired
behavior until it is mastered. This technique
breaks down complex behaviors into smaller,
mangeable steps, allowing students to develop
the desired skills or behavior gradually.
SHAPINGS SEVERAL BENEFITS:
• It helps students overcome difficulties and challenges by
breaking down complex tasks into manageable steps.
• It allows teachers to monitor and adjust intruction and
feedback according to each student's progress and
performance.
• It fosters creativity and innovation by encouraging
students to try new things and explore different
possibilites.
 CUEING
Cueing is the process of providing hints or
prompts to steer a students' behavior or
performance.
CUEING SEVERAL BENEFITS:
• It helps students focus their attention and memory on
relevant aspects of the learning material or situation.
• It support students' comprehension and
understanding by clarifying concepts or instructions.
• It enhances students' engagement and participation by
stimulating their curiosity and interest.
 BEHAVIORIST TEACHING
STRATEGIES
DIRECT INSTRUCTIONS: This method involves clear
and structured teaching, with a focus on repitiion and
practices. It ensures that students receive consistent
and explicit information.

TOKEN ECONOMY: In a token economy system,

students earn tokens or points for exhibiting
appropriate behavior. Those tokens can be exchanged
for rewards or priveleges, providing students with
tangible incentive to stay on task.
 BEHAVIORIST TEACHING
STRATEGIES
PROMPTING AND FADING: Educators can use
prompts to guide students towards the
correctresponse. As the student becomes
proficient, prompts are gradually reduced, allowing
them to respond independently.

BEHAVIOR CONTRACTS: Behavior contracts outline

sepecific goals and rewards for meeting them.
Students and teachers both sign the contract,
making the expectations clear and encouraging
students to take responsibility for their actions.
 BEHAVIORIST TEACHING
STRATEGIES
TIME-OUT: Time-out is a temporary removal of a
student from a reinforcing environment due to
disruptive behavior. It provides an opportunity
for the student to calm down and reflect on their
actions.

TASK ANALYSIS: Complex tasks can be broken

down into smaller, mangeable steps. By teaching
one step at a time and gradually building on the
skills, students can achieve success more easily.
 DRAWBACKS
LACK OF FOCUS ON COGNITIVE SKILLS: The behavioral model
primarily emphasizes observable behaviors and external
stimuli. It may overlook the development of critical-thinking,
problem-solving, and high-order cognitive skills, which are
essential for long-term learning and academic success.

LIMITED APPLICATION TO COMPLEX LEARNING: The

behavioral approach is most suitable for simple and rote
learning tasks. However, it may not fully address the
complexities of real-world problem-solving and creative
thinking, which require deeper understanding and analysis.
 DRAWBACKS
NARROW ASSESSMENT OF LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Behavioral learning often relies on measurable outcomes,
such as correct responses or completion of taks. This narrow
focus might neglect other valuable aspects of learning, such
as creativity, emotional intelligence, and social skills.

POSSIBLE EMPHASIS ON REWARDS ON PUNISHMENTS: A

heavy reliance on rewards and punishments may lead to
extrinsic motivation, where students perform for the sake of
rewards rather than a genuine interest in learning. This could
hinder intrinsic motivation and long-term engagement.
 DRAWBACKS
LIMITED INDIVIDUALIZATION: The behavioral model
might not fully accomodate individual differences in
learning styles, strengths, and challenges. Soms students
may require personalized approaches that consider their
unique needs.

POTENTIAL FOR NEGATIVE EMOTIONAL IMPACT:

Punishments and negative reinforcement can sometimes
lead to stress, anxiety, and fear of failure among students.
This negative emotional impact may hinder their overall
learning experience.
 DRAWBACKS
SHORT-TERM FOCUS: Behaviorist techniques often
yield quick results in terms of behavior and change.
However, their effects may not be long-lasting, and
students might revert to previous behaviors once the
external incentives are removed.

LESS AUTONOMY AND CREATIVITY: The behavioral

approach may limit students' autonmy and creativty
since they are encouraged to follow specific
instructions and predefined behavioral expectations.
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