Reconstructionism-and-Behaviorism-1.pptx

foundations of education

1. RECONSTRUCTIONISM and BEHAVIORISM Prepared by: Ms. Jean Hope Quimba

2. RECONSTRUCTIONISM Nehemiah 2:17 Then I said to them, “You see the trouble we are in: Jerusalem lies in ruins, and its gates have been burned with fire. Come, let us rebuild the wall of Jerusalem, and we will no longer be in disgrace.” 2

3. What is RECONSTRUCTIONISM? also known as Social Reconstructionism is a philosophy that emphasizes the addressing of social questions and a quest to create a better society and worldwide democracy 3

4. Philosophers founder of Social Reconstructionism Education had the responsibility to mold human beings into a cohesive and compassionate society. Theodore Burghard Hurt Brameld   ( 1904-1987) 4

5. Philosophers recognized that education was the means of preparing people for creating this new social order 5 George Counts (1889-1974)

6. Philosophers a Brazilian educator and philosopher whose experiences living in poverty led him to champion education and literacy as the vehicle for social change believed the classroom was a place where social change could take place. teaching and learning as a process of inquiry in which the child must invent and reinvent the world 6 Paulo Freire (1921-1997)

7. 7 Metaphysical Position of Reconstructionism The metaphysics of reconstructionism tells us that there are both ideal and practical uses of any view

8. 8 Epistemological Position of Reconstructionism The epistemological tells us that learning comes through social interaction and the cultural fabric in which we exist.

9. 9 Axiological Position of Reconstructionism The axiological tells us that we need to make life better than it was or is

10. Reconstructionism Curriculum 10 a curriculum that highlights social reform as the aim of education schools should provide a curriculum that fosters students development

11. Educational Aims 11 people act as change agents not only aim to educate a generation of problem solvers, but also try to identify and correct many noteworthy social problems

12. Reconstructionism Classroom contains a teacher who involves the students in discussions of moral dilemmas to understand the implications of one's actions students with learning requisite for altering social, economic, and political realities 12

13. Role of a Teacher 13 to not tell students what is right or wrong in society, but instead to guide students by exploring social issues, presenting alternative viewpoints, and facilitating student analysis of the issues .

14. Example teacher was determined to get the students interests by requiring them to write. Students were allowed to write about anything they wanted and were free to express themselves in their journals . She encourages students to find their own and present it to the world

15. BEHAVIORISM

16. BEHAVIORISM 16 " Behavior is the mirror in which everyone shows their image ." - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

17. What is Behaviorism? 17 also known as behavioral psychology a theory of learning based on the idea that all behaviors are acquired through conditioning.

18. What is Behaviorism? a theory of learning which states all behaviors are learned through interaction with the environment 18

19. Philosophers American psychologist who codified and publicized behaviorism  human behavior and animal behavior can be changed or "conditioned" based on the presence or absence of external stimuli. child's environment is the factor that shapes behaviors over their genetic makeup or natural temperament 19 John B. Watson (1878-1958)

20. Philosophers 20 B. F. Skinner (1904-1990) 'radical behaviorism'

21. Philosophers Classical Conditioning 21 Ivan Pavlov (1849-1936)

22. Epistemological Position of Behaviorism 22 Epistemological behaviorism is the theory that knowledge should be seen in a behavioristic way, not character.

23. Axiological Position of Behaviorism considers our sense of beauty was environmentally formed. The reason lies in the way our environment has shaped our tastes. 23

24. Logical Position of Behaviorism human learning and behavior was controlled by experiences; the only behaviors that should be studied are the "observable" ones. 24

25. Aesthetical Position of Behaviorism study of our interactions with artworks; our reactions to paintings, literature, poetry, music, movies, and performances 25

26. Behaviorism Curriculum Behaviorism is an area of psychological study that focuses on observing and analyzing how controlled environmental changes affect behavior. Behaviorism techniques used to encourage behavior that is desirable and to discourage behavior that is not desirable. 26

27. Behaviorism Classroom classroom management- behaviorists believe that if teachers provide positive reinforcement, or rewards, whenever students perform a desired behavior, they will learn to perform the behavior on their own Behaviorism focuses on the idea that all behaviors are learned through interaction with the environment 27

28. Role of a Teacher   to manipulate the environment to shape behavior 28

29. How do Teachers apply Behaviorism? Teacher leads the class through a topic. Students listen silently. Teacher then sets a task based on the information. Students complete the task and await feedback. The teacher gives feedback, and then sets the next task. With each round of feedback, the student is being conditioned to learn the material. 29

30. Examples when teachers reward their class or certain students with a party or special treat at the end of the week for good behavior throughout the week. The same concept is used with punishments. The teacher can take away certain privileges if the student misbehaves 30

31. Examples 31

32. Reconstructionism vs Behaviorism Reconstructionists believed that “ I f society change, education change” Behaviorists believed that all behaviors are learned and shaped by environment 32

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