[Ous-lp-rp13] Behaviorist Approach

[Amanda Burns]

Amanda, Tony, Molly

*The Technical Core--Learning:* *A change in knowledge or behavior—how can
you place this definition in your long-term memory?*

            Observable changes in behavior, skills, and habits.



*Behavioral Approach:** When visiting a classroom as a principal, in what
circumstances might you witness the appropriate use of the behavioral
approach?*

§  Learning targets/objectives

§  Reinforcements

§  Cueing

§  Prompting

§  Feature the student’s success and effort and ability to build
confidence.

§  Direct Instruction

§  Mastery Learning

§  Rules/structure in orderly fashion



*Cognitive Perspective:** Why is an understanding and application of the
concepts of working memory and long-term memory helpful with the obtainment
of effective instruction?*

Overcoming working memory can be done with rehearsal and chunking in order
to obtain effective instruction.

Elaboration adds meaning to new information by connecting already existing
knowledge (pg. 67).



*Constructivist Approach:** When visiting a classroom as a principal, in
what circumstances might you witness the appropriate use of the
constructivist approach?*

(Anything opposite of direct instruction)

§  Student choice

§  Higher order thinking

§  Students engaging in discovery activities

§  Real world applications

§  Modeling

§  Student led discussions

§  Problem solving

§  Cooperative learning

§  Scaffolding to allow student growth as a student led idea.
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