Since the moment you were born, you’ve learned by watching those around you. In fact, this may explain some of your current behaviors. Imagine stepping into your kitchen and being told to scramble ...

Behaviorism was born from research done by Ivan Pavlov in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Pavlov’s research into animal digestion led to the recognition that the animals that were being ...

This is the second in my ongoing series of articles trying to provide basic lead ins to behaviorist theory. The first is here. How to Explain Behaviorism, version 2: We are Reflections of our World A ...

Classroom management is paramount to effective teaching. It sets the stage for a productive learning environment where students can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. The psychology ...

A tour of the learning theories that shape how we teach. Use these ideas to reflect on your own teaching and to enrich the approaches you already use, whether you are new to college teaching or have ...

Have you ever wondered exactly why people do what they do? According to a school of thought known as behaviorism, it all comes down to the patterns of learning we've acquired through associations, ...