Question 1
Name the four main types of learning theories on which Kruse focuses in his article.
A. This question is a level one question on Bloom's taxonomy because it is an example of rote learning and fact recall.
B. In his article Kruse focuses on Behavioral Learning Theory (BLT), Cognitive Learning Theory (CLT), Social Learning Theory (SLT) and Developmental Learning Theory (DLT)
Question 2
What are the issues of implementing operant conditioning into a classroom?
A. The person who wrote this question rated it as a level 4 but I believe it is more similar to a level 6 question because it is asking the student to critique and think about problems associated with this type of conditioning.
B. One issue with implementing operant conditioning into a classroom is because every student is different and some may respond negatively to this sort of training. Also, students will come into class with behaviors already ingrained into their person and no matter how much negative reinforcement or punishment is given, their behavior won't change.
Question 3
Critique Skinner's connections between human v. animal learning/behaviors
A. This question is a level 6 on Bloom's taxonomy because it is directly asking for a critique of Skinner's research process.
B. Although there can be some similarities drawn between human and animal behavior however, I feel people do have a higher level of thinking and connection-making ability than most animals do. Therefore, there may be different motivations behind the behaviors that humans are doing. I believe that many people, especially human psychologists might be offended by the accusation that animals and people have the same behaviors.
Kate,
ReplyDeleteYou wrote: "Also, students will come into class with behaviors already ingrained into their person and no matter how much negative reinforcement or punishment is given, their behavior won't change."
In reading this am I to understand that you believe some students are unreachable? That their behaviors are "ingrained"? How will you approach (and teach) students who you believe possess maladaptive behaviors?
Keep pressing!
GNA
p.s. I've noted several posts have comments that you have not yet responded to--please do so asap to get caught-up.
I think with that statement I meant that there are certain behaviors and actions, that may be reinforced constantly at home based on culturally or social values that may differ from those behaviors the teacher is trying to impart. In this case, students may not want to change their behavior even with negative reinforcements because it is part of their family life and part of who they are. This is not necessarily a negative thing, but it is just something that may cause a bit of resistance in students adjusting to a new set of behaviors set by the teacher.
ReplyDeleteIf I did have students whose behavior didn't change, I would try talking to them and find out the personal reasons why the student was not changing. After that, I would try and work with them to come to an understanding about classroom versus home behavior.