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Burrhus Frederic Skinner By: Grace, Grayson, Kelly, and Stephanie
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B. F. Skinner’s Theory: B. F. Skinner believed that consequences and rewards shaped a child’s behavior. Bad Behavior Punishment Good Behavior Rewards Once good behavior has been achieved, intermittent rewards will be sufficient.
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Reinforcements: There are four categories of reinforcements and punishments that are ideally in schools: Social Verbal & nonverbal. Graphic Markings: smiley faces, stickers, etc. Activity Given a reward: A task such as classroom monitor- being excused from a homework. Tangible Real objects that the students receive as rewards. “The way positive reinforcement is carried out is more important than the amount.” – B. F. Skinner
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Punishments: Social Verbal & nonverbal. Graphic Markings: sad faces, red markings, etc. Activity Given an extra assignment: A punishment such as missing out of fun activities, detention, or expulsion! Tangible Real objects that the students receive as punishment: Redoing (or receiving more) homework.
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“Skinner’s Box” B. F. Skinner proposed his belief that children would learn best if all distractions and outside influences were removed from the classroom. For example: Skinner’s Box He designed a box that illustrated his theory and tested rats and pigeons in it. Food Access Electric Currents
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B. F. Skinner’s Classroom Design:
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Advantages Disadvantages Skinner’s theory is believed to not control/manipulate the students, but to free them to behave in ways that bring positive recognition and success Students feel that the teacher is kind and considerate. Teachers feel that it makes teaching easier and more enjoyable. According to David Hill in his article, Order in the Classroom, rewards may not in fact affect the child’s behavior. Research has proven that some distractions (example: viewing nature out of a window) can provide a calming effect over children, especially children with ADHD.
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