B.F. Skinner And Programmed Instruction
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An 18 page paper. B.F. Skinner has often been called the most influential behaviorist in history and definitely the most influential in the field of learning theory. His operant behaviorism laid the foundation for learning theories that have been used in our classrooms for the last forty years both in terms of managing classrooms and in terms of instructional strategies. One of the offshoots of his work was programmed instruction, also called programmed learning. This paper explains Skinner's theories and provides a history of programmed instruction. It then discusses the integration of the two. The writer also makes a point to discuss the fact that Skinner's theories are theories and not processes. Examples are included. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
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Bandura and Weiner
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This five-page-paper presents a discussion on the theories of Albert Bandura and Bernard Weiner in the field of education.
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Basal Materials & The Classroom
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A 3 page paper. There are always a variety of materials available for classroom use that change with years and with changing views of precisely what should be the outcome of classroom education, how one level should prepare for the next, how students truly do learn, and even the value of the 'hands on' theories. One of the duties of the teacher is to determine the learning style of each student, and how those materials can best be used. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Behavior Management in the Classroom
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This 6 page paper looks at various theories concerning behavior management in education. Several contemporary books are reviewed along with the theories of progressivism and reconstructionism. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Behavior Modification in the Classroom
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This 5 page paper provides an overview of the first four chapters of a book on behavior management by Walker and Shea. The book utilized is aimed at educators and provides useful suggestions. No additional sources cited.
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Behaviorist Learning Theories
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An 8 page paper. Three of the four major initiators of behavioristic theory are discussed: Pavlov; Thorndike and Watson. These were the early theorists who demonstrated that conditioning can change or evoke a specific response. The theories are described, compared and contrasted. Short examples of how these are used in the classroom are offered. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Book Review / 'On Becoming A Leader' / Leader Or Teacher
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A 5 page paper that provides an overview of the major points of Warren Bennis' book, On Becoming a Leader, and considers their application for teaching as a form of leadership. Bibliography lists no additional sources.
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Brain Research and its Applicability to Learning
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A 5 page overview of the latest research on the brain and how this research applies to learning. Notes the findings of three authors in particular who are instrumental in summarizing the scientific information into a format which is useful to educators. These authors are Eric Jensen, Marian Diamond, and Robert Sylwester. Emphasizes that learning occurs though an individual being cognizant of his or her environment and gaining knowledge from that environment. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
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