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Psychology Applied to Teaching,
Eleventh Edition
Jack Snowman, Southern Illinois University
Robert Biehler
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Thought Questions
Chapter 7: Behavioral Learning Theory: Operant Conditioning
- What are some ways that you can use reinforcement in your classroom to increase learning? How will you determine which reinforcers are most effective for your students?
- Explain the different types of reinforcement schedules discussed in the text. Which of these schedules is most effective? Why? Provide an example of how you might use this schedule in your future classroom?
- Some teachers set up token economies in their classrooms. What do you see as the potential benefits and limitations of this approach? How can you set up such a system to ensure its effectiveness? What are the alternatives to using such a system?
- Besides token economies, what are some other applications of operant conditioning in the classroom? Do you believe these applications are successful? Why or why not?
- What practical uses can technology have in applying behavioral learning theories in the classroom? What are some limitations of using technology as the primary source of classroom instruction?
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