Behaviorism:
Positive reinforcement increases the behavior if the reinforcer is valid. In my classroom I have put into practice a ticket system, where I give a direction and for the students who follow direction the first time are given a ticket. At the end of the day students are allowed to redeem their tickets for prizes in the treasure chest.
Students are also punished in my classroom for breaking the classroom rules. I use the five color and clothes pins to visually show where the students stand. Students are first verbally warned, next if undesirable behavior persists student is sent to time out. Then if the behavior is disruptive I put the students name on red and send them to the office with a referral.
Constructivism
Students construct understanding of the world in which they live by reflecting on their own experiences. Students must search for meaning based on the many real world examples and concepts taught. Students must use this basic knowledge in order to problem solve.
In the owl picture, the coach owl is asking the little owl to fly. The coach gets the little owl excited about learning and then gives him the concrete experience of flying. The little owl uses his basic knowledge and takes the leap. The little owl then constructs his own understanding of how to fly .
Multiple Intelligence:
Emotional Intelligence:
Attribution Theory
Learning occurs because of standard of performance the student holds for their self and their perceived chance for success. Teachers communicate weather the student is a high or low achiever.
As a teacher I will constantly give my students feedback by writing comments on graded assignments, sending home bi-weekly reports and by telling students where they should and can be academically.
Students respond to poor marks they are not happy with in two ways internal and external locus of control. Internal students blame self, and holds self accountable. External locus of control students blame others and feel that they are never at fault.
Brain Based Research:
