Chapter 9 &10

A) From a behavioist view of learning maystery of lesson objectives would have to include a visible saquence of events as the teacher I would have to present several different stimuli in order to reach as many students as possible. If successful most students would responed in a positive mannor I would need to reinforce these responces and provide consequences that the students enjoyed. By repeating the S-R S-R pattern and varying the stimuli with positive consequences the students should meet the lesson objectives. By comparing the new behavior to the baseline I should get a clear indication as to how successful the objectives have been met.

B) My students have learned to self-regulate their behavoir. They understand that they can learn by watching others and not by just what happens to them. We have worked hard as I have modeled skills, helped them perform the skills then allowed to be free and perform the skills on their own. I know that they are setting their own goals but I have structered the lessons enough that their goals include the lesson objectives. They not only can perform but they can think through the process of perfomance. Their self-efficacy has stood up even when they occasionally fail and their belief that they can succed is comming true.
Jeff, Morris, and Tony seem to be setting the tone for the class. Two possible solutions from a behavorist view appear workable. However since there are three culprists a combination of inschool suspension, for one student, time out for another, and changing group assignments for the third might be effective. If carred out over a three day period rotating the boys they might possibly get the message that their behavior will not be tolerated. Another possiblity might be to use a group contigency plan. An example might be three days of good behavior by the entire class results in a free day of music and funactivities.
It appeats that self- regulation has failed with the three boys. However, it might be possible engaging them in activities in which they can do well. Their own self-efficacy might pull them back toward self-regulation.