The learning process is complex and multifaceted, requiring determining the most suitable theory for a specific group of students. The philosophy of behaviorism works with the environment and stimuli in the learning process and thus acts as an expedient theoretical reinforcement of the teaching methodology. Behaviorism corresponds to the current vision of the teaching process because human psychology works as a scientific factor. A behavioral approach to education allows one to understand the needs of students, the reasons and ways to combat barriers that arise in the learning process, and ensure inclusiveness.
The theory of behaviorism focuses on the nature of the stimuli for human behavior. Since environmental factors are of decisive importance in the learning process, behaviorism fully corresponds to this vision. Speaking of different age groups of students, say 1st grade and 5th grade, it is worth noting that this approach is quite adaptive and flexible. Thus, since the environment shapes behavior, the answer to the question of adaptation is a corresponding change in the environment (Degamon and Estoque 163). Based on the behavioral patterns of students of different age groups, it is worth shaping the learning environment to understand the needs of students.
In the process of learning, students constantly encounter barriers in the domains of development. The behaviorist approach is ideal for working with cognitive barriers, requiring teachers to segment tasks and follow the student’s pace. Regarding social-emotional barriers, behaviorism sees the individual as passive, so emotional interaction is minimized. After all, since the behaviorist theory of the approach to learning is maximally adaptive in its methods, the process will be comfortable for representatives of a diverse composition of students. For example, introducing relevant elements of the student’s interests into the training plan allows for individualizing the learning process.
In conclusion, the behavioral theory of the learning philosophy is based on the interaction of the surrounding educational environment factors. It corresponds to my vision of psychologically oriented learning. Due to the approach’s adaptability, the process participants can quickly adapt to the needs of students of different age groups. In addition, the behaviorist theory allows one to identify and overcome the barriers of the student developmental domains and ensure the inclusiveness of the educational process at all levels.
Work Cited
Degamon, Louella Sajol, and Merlyn L. Estoque. ‘Educational philosophies: Inputs for 21st century college science teaching initiatives in the New Normal.’ Asian Journal of Research in Education and Social Sciences, vol. 4, no.1, 2022, pp. 161-175. Asian Scholars Network, Web.