B.F.

Skinner
Content

• Burrhus Frederic Skinner Biography

• Expert Area
• Theories
• Educational Changes
 Burrhus Frederic Skinner
Biography

• BF Skinner was an American psychologist behaviorist author,

inventor and social philosopher.
• Born passed on March 20, 1904, and passed away on August
18, 1990.
• skinner developed the theory of operant conditioning.
• The idea that behavior is determined by its consequence.
• He is best known for his work on Behaviourism and his
experiment with pigeons and rats.
• Skinner work had a profound influence on psychology and the
understanding of human behavior.
 Expert Area
B.F. Skinner was an expert in the field of psychology, particularly in
behaviorism and operant conditioning.
His work focused on understanding how behavior is influenced by
environmental consequence.
He also developed the Skinner box, an experimental apparatus used to study
operant conditioning.
Skinner's work had a significant impact on psychology, education, and even
broader areas such as animal training, behavioral therapy, and organizational
Behaviour.
His ideas laid the foundation for modern behavior therapy and behavior
modification techniques.
Theories
Educational Changes
• Operant Conditioning: Skinner emphasized the importance of reinforcement and
punishment in shaping behavior.
• Programmed Learning: Skinner developed the concept of programmed learning,
which involves breaking down material into small, manageable units and presenting
them in a logical sequence. Learners receive immediate feedback, allowing them to
progress at their own pace.
• Teaching Machines: Skinner proposed the use of teaching machines to deliver
programmed instruction. These machines present material in small steps and provide
immediate feedback to learners.
• Personalized Learning: Skinner believed in individualized, self-paced learning.
Programmed instruction allows students to move through material at their own speed,
focusing on areas where they need the most practice.
• Skinner's ideas revolutionized education by emphasizing the importance of
reinforcement, personalized learning, and the use of technology to facilitate learning.
Teaching machine