Scenario
In a Foundation classroom, the teacher schedules time in the day where the children are seated at shared tables of six to complete their lessons and other times when they can select play-based learning activities and work on the floor, or at smaller tables.
These activities include materials such as construction sets, card games, drawing, and numeracy and literacy loose parts. The teacher takes this time to support some of the children who need additional learning support with the lesson.
Grace, Chi and Prianka are three friends who are effective learners but sometimes avoid some of the other children, especially during the play activities. Priyanka’s mother has informed the teacher that she is being bullied at this time by some of the other children. The teacher is surprised by this information and considers options for improving the situation.
step 1: Apply a Behaviourism theoretical perspective to the scenario (Individual: 400 words)
For your Behaviourism theory:
Write a brief summary of the theory.
Apply the theory to the scenario and provide examples and descriptions of how children would learn if this theory underpinned the teacher’s practice.
Define and describe specific teaching strategies informed by your theory that could support learning. For example, ‘According to a post-structuralist paradigm or perspective, children learn through…’, or, ‘Teachers’ strategies within this perspective would include…’.
Step 2: Review and compare Behaviourism theoretical with Humanism and socioculturalism theoretical perspectives to the scenario (200 words)
which of your theories offers the most effective solution to the scenario and explain why by giving some examples. The question below should help with your thinking.
What are the benefits and limitations of the theory you think best explains what is happening in this scenario?