1- Activity 4- Behaviourism

The behaviourism theory was popularized educational psychologist, B.F. Skinner. It is based on behavioural changes. This theory advocate that students are passive learners and they are of the view that learning and knowledge can measured by observing the amount of correct answers students obtain. Students are given information and asked to repeat or regurgitate what they have learned to the teacher. The behaviourists believe that behaviour is established by outcomes and consequences. In today's society we cannot afford to apply behavioural principles since our students are exposed to new technology and we have to get them actively involved in learning as opposed to being passively engaged in learning.