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Direct linkLeeder, Thomas M. – Strategies: A Journal for Physical and Sport Educators, 2022
The aim of this article is to provide a concise overview of the theoretical assumptions of behaviorism, which generally informs "traditional" approaches to sport coaching. B.F. Skinner's (1904--1990) theory of operant conditioning is discussed, alongside considerations for sport coaching practice. For coaches who draw upon the principles…
Descriptors: Athletics, Athletic Coaches, Behaviorism, Operant Conditioning
Peer reviewedKohn, Art; Kalat, James W. – Teaching of Psychology, 1992
Explains a simple classroom demonstration of the modern view of classical conditioning. Suggests that the exercise is a useful demonstration of the view that classical conditioning helps prepare an organism for an upcoming event. Argues that the demonstration can show students that classical conditioning is broader and more intriguing than…
Descriptors: Classical Conditioning, Demonstrations (Educational), Higher Education, Operant Conditioning
Peer reviewedCogan, Dennis; Cogan, Rosemary – Teaching of Psychology, 1984
An easy-to-implement method for demonstrating classical conditioning in an introductory psychology course is described. (RM)
Descriptors: Conditioning, Demonstrations (Educational), Higher Education, Introductory Courses
Peer reviewedHodge, Gordon K.; Nelson, Nancy H. – Teaching of Psychology, 1991
Describes a classroom demonstration using differential reinforcement to shape student participation in a small psychology laboratory. Concludes that the technique was useful for illustrating how reinforcers shape behavior. Suggests that the demonstration facilitated understanding of operant conditioning procedures and encouraged more equitable…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Class Activities, Demonstrations (Educational), Discussion (Teaching Technique)
Peer reviewedAbramson, Charles I.; And Others – Teaching of Psychology, 1996
Describes two new exercises in classical conditioning that use earthworms and houseflies. The animals are available year-round and pose no risk to the students or instructor. The conditioned stimuli are odorants. These elicit a conditioned response of contraction in worms or proboscis extension in flies. (MJP)
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Biology, Classical Conditioning, Demonstrations (Science)
Download full textPankratz, David; Friedenberg, Joan – 1987
Project BEST (Building Energy Systems Technology), a bilingual vocational training program, operated at Oakton Community College between March 1986 and September 1987. The purpose of the project was to provide 60 limited English proficient (LEP) Hispanic and Polish adults with sufficient vocational skills, English language skills, and appropriate…
Descriptors: Air Conditioning, Bilingual Education Programs, Community Colleges, Employment Programs
Pankratz, David – 1987
A description is provided of Project BEST (Building Energy Systems Technology), bilingual vocational training program offered to speakers of Spanish and Polish through Oakton College's adult continuing education program. Part I of the report provides a program overview, indicating that Project BEST teaches limited English proficient students the…
Descriptors: Adult Vocational Education, Air Conditioning, Bilingual Education Programs, Community Colleges
Herman, Barbara; Pankratz, David – 1987
Information is provided on the Vocational English as a Second Language (VESL) component of Oakton Community College's Project BEST (Building Energy Systems Technology), a bilingual vocational training program designed to teach limited English proficient students of Polish or Hispanic origin the basics of heating, refrigeration, and air…
Descriptors: Adult Vocational Education, Air Conditioning, Bilingual Education Programs, College Curriculum
