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Psychology Applied to Teaching
, Tenth Edition
Jack Snowman, Southern Illinois University Robert Biehler
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Chapter 7: Behavioral and Social Learning Theories
- What types of behavioral reinforcements have I used recently? How did the students react to these reinforcers? What adjustments can I make to increase the effectiveness of certain reinforcers in my classroom?
- As a teacher, what do I see as the strengths and weaknesses of the various classroom applications of operant conditioning? In what situations would each of these applications be most effective?
- My students learn from observing me as well as from observing their classmates. What steps am I taking to ensure that my students are learning appropriate behaviors in my classroom? How can I use social learning to enhance desired behaviors and reduce undesired behaviors?
- How good am I at knowing my students level of self-efficacy related to the tasks I provide in my classes? What steps have I taken to enhance self-efficacy among students who are struggling in my classes? Have these steps been effective? What are some other steps that I could take?
- How can I take advantage of what computer-assisted instruction can offer? What are some steps that I should take to maximize the benefits of computer-assisted instruction regarding both the implementation of computer-assisted instruction and its use in my classroom?
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