Chapter 4

Hi, nice to see you again. In my opinion, the great model to school is behaviorism. It is because, Behaviorism( also called approach) was the primary paradigm in psychology between 1920 to 1950 and is based on a number of underlying assumption regarding methodology and behavioral analysis.

Behaviorism is primarily concerned with observed behavior, as apposed to internal events thinking and emotion. Observable (i.e. external) behavior can be objectively and scientifically measured. Internal events, such as thinking should be explored through behavioral terms ( or eliminated altogether)

• Checklist based on Behaviorism model

1.  * Behavior is the result of stimulus – response (i.e. all behavior, no matter how complex, can be reduced to a simple stimulus – response association). Watson described the purpose of psychology as: “To predict, given the stimulus, what reaction will take place; or, given the reaction, state what the situation or stimulus is that has caused the reaction"
   

• Resigning curriculum

1. Verbal Reinforcement (saying 'good job')
2. Repetitive practice
3. Drill/ Rote work
4. Bonus points (providing an incentive to participate)
5. Establishing rules