Aed 200 Classroom Mgmt Paper - 1027 Words

Assignment: Classroom Management Paper June 6, 2010 Aaronita J Morgan AED/200 Instructor: Junett Johnston The principles of behaviorism can be useful in facilitating learning within the classroom. Behaviorism offers a particular perspective on how learning occurs and how teaching impacts that process. B.F. Skinner argued that, â€Å"A behavior is more likely to reoccur if it has been reinforced or rewarded. Thus reinforcement can be used to strengthen existing behaviors, as well as learn new ones. Principles of behaviorism can be used for classroom management.† (The Office for Teaching and Learning Newsletter December 2002, Volume 7, No. 2). Behaviorist theory of education has proven to be the most effective†¦show more content†¦It is my opinion that a behaviorist theory of education will work best with the age group that I desire to teach, my goal is to become an teacher in early childhood development. After observation, research, and analyzing, I feel that younger children need organization in their education. The constructivist theory of education will not be as effective in this area. REFERENCES: Constructivism in Teacher Education: Considerations for Those Who Would Link Practice to Theory. ERIC Digest. (MacKinnon Scarff-Seatter, 1997). Retrieved June 6, 2010 from http://www.ericdigests.org/1999-3/theory.htm Psychology of learning for instruction (2nd ed.). Boston: Allyn and Bacon. Retrieved June 6, 2010 from http://www.pearsonhighered.com/educator/academic/product/0,,0205375197,00+en- USS_01DBC.html Prevention and Remediation of Classroom Behavior Problems, Alberto and Troutman, 2003. Retrieved June 6, 2010 from http://www.coe.uga.edu/syllabus/epsy/EPSY4310_6310_mlease_sp05.pdf The Office for Teaching and Learning Newsletter December 2002, (Volume 7, No. 2). Retrieved June 6,