There is no place for Behaviourist views when considering education: Critically evaluate this statement
Description
At one level, learning demands and results in a behavioural change; for example, from producing an incorrect answer to producing a correct answer.
Given that Behaviourism was concerned with promoting appropriate behavioural responses, and learning from the consequences of one’s actions, at face value it looks to be an appropriate model on which to base teaching and learning activities.
Yet, since the advent of more sophisticated models of learning, Behaviourism has largely disappeared from discussions around effective educational strategies.
Your task is to write a critical essay that asks whether Behaviourism has a role to play in the classroom.