1. Behaviorists believe that behavior and learning result from external forces such as reinforcement, they focus on external strategies for managing children’s behavior.
a. Give an example of an external strategy for managing a child’s behavior.
b. When are external strategies for guidance appropriate?
c. When are external strategies for guidance inappropriate?
d. Give three examples of learning situations in which behaviorist tokens, stickers, or other rewards are ideal for increasing learning outcomes.
i.
ii.
iii.
2. Maturationists believe that behavior and learning hinge on internal processes such as maturation and children’s naturally developing self-control.
a. Give examples of nonintrusive ways to support guidance.
b. When is nonintrusive support appropriate for guidance?
c. When is nonintrusive support inappropriate for guidance?
d. Give three examples of learning situations in which stepping aside and doing nothing is ideal for supporting learning outcomes.
i.
ii.
iii.
3. Constructivists believe that behavior and learning result from the interactions between internal development and external environment, they study child development, observe the child, and prepare a developmentally appropriate environment. They positively and proactively guide the child’s inner development of self-control and respect for others.
a. Give an example of developmentally appropriate ways to support guidance.
b. How are developmentally appropriate practice, the constructionist approach, and the authoritative guidance style similar?
c. How is the application of logical consequences consistent with the philosophy of the constructionist approach?
The post External strategy for managing a child’s behavior. first appeared on COMPLIANT PAPERS.