Week 1-1

1. Micro Session Summary
Teaching can be most effective by using several schools of thought in Psychology, this includes Behaviorism using classical or operant conditioning. The concepts of positive and negative reinforcement, extinction, positive and negative punishment, shaping, cueing, and modeling are all tools in the toolbox of teaching which can be effective. 
2. The Biggest Thing I have learned:
After working in behavior department at an animal shelter for the last 3 years, the biggest thing I have learned is how many of those principles can be directly applied to those in teaching people. 
A prime example:
Positive reinforcement of a dog using clicker training:
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These are some of the same tricks used in learning with humans as well, and just as effective!!!

3. Do you have any questions or concerns about course learning?
Not so far! I am really enjoying this! 

Modules
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Week 1
Week 1-1

*Due by July 17 at 10:59 am

1) Blabber introduction

2) Week1-1 Discussion Forum: one initial response & two peer feedback replies
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3) Initial Blog Activity Survey
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4) Personal Blog Creation & Week 1-1 Reflection
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Week 1-2

*Due by July 17 at 10:59 am

1) Week1-2 Reading Quiz
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2) Week 1-2 Discussion Forum: One initial response & two peer feedback replies

3) Week 1-2 Personal Blog Reflection



Comments

  1. UnknownJuly 20, 2017 at 11:09 PM

    WOW! I'd love to hear more about your experience in the behavior department! And what made you think that the behaviorist principles are directly applied to teaching situations?

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