Behaviorism is the idea that a behavior can be changed based on how it is responded to. Every parent has some limited experience with the method of teaching, though they may not be aware that this is what they are doing. Those who use behaviorism as an approach to teaching will reward behaviors that are desired while punishing behaviors that are not desired. Below is an example of how behaviorism might be used in the classroom.
Mrs. Jones is giving the students a test before recess. The test is timed. Anyone who finishes the test within the given amount of time gets to go immediately to recess. Those who do not complete the test in the given amount of time will use their recess time to complete it. Every student who gets 100% on the test gets a gold star. Students who score less than 80% are given an extra sheet of homework.
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