Behaviourist ApproachesIn this first week of our course Principles of Learning, we studied and discussed behaviourist approaches. Our instructor, Dr. Joseph M. Stokes, asked us a profound question: “Should we use punishment with our students and if so, when is it appropriate?” My initial response to this question was that we should not use punishment. However, as I reflected on my own learning experiences and pondered on this question, my response evolved and I changed my mind. In the past month, I hired a personal trainer and I saw my knowledge and skills greatly improve with her coaching. In the past whenever I tried working out I thought; no pain, no gain. I pushed my limits on the first attempt and it took me two weeks to recover, I associated working out with the pain I felt and I ended up giving up. Now, I am looking forward to my training sessions. They are not easy, and sometimes I am suffering a little, but I am now feeling the reward. It is no longer about the pain but about the gain. In conclusion, learning can sometimes feel like punishment but it is important that the benefits outweigh the pain. References: Bransford, J., Brown, A., & Cocking, R. (2000). How people learn: Brain, mind, experience and school. Washington, DC: Commission on Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education, National Research Council. Chapter 1 Horner, R. H., & Sugai, G. (2015). School-wide PBIS: An example of applied behavior analysis implemented at a scale of social importance. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 8(1), 80-85. Orey, M. (2010). Emerging perspectives on learning, teaching and technology. Global Text. Chapter 26 Shanker, S. (2010). Self-regulation: calm, alert and learning. Education Canada, 50(3), 4-7
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