Thrive Reflection 2 - Learning to be a better learner/person by conditioning?

From the book by Learning Theories: An Educational Perspective by Schunk (2012) 6th edition, there are three main schools of thought about learning - Behaviorism, Cognitivism and Constructivism. To what extent.

Behaviourism - are we still adopting it in the 21 Century? The relevant focus is training our sensory responses in terms of learning by providing the right condition to do so. Yes, We are still doing it and there is nothing wrong with it, as far as what I know.

Below are two examples of "behaviourism" explained as conditioning theories of learning. Conditioning theories explain learning in terms of environmental events while not denying the existence of mental phenomena but deems it not necessary to explain learning. 

(1) O and N level results analysis in 2022 - how do we explain learning

"The afternoon one-to-one consultation continue to maintain good results in coursework performance." Assumption: Our students have yet to be able to think for themselves to find a conducive environment such as a library and regulate their own lesson without one-to-one consultation.

(2) Handphone in the locker during curriculum time policy in 2022

"Students are observed to be more attentive in class without the procession of handphones in class." Some assumption: Our students have yet to be able to manage to use their own responsibly when no one is watching

(3) e-offence form as a record or punishment

"What is the purpose of recording and classification of students from Excellent to Poor Conduct?"

"Punishment is not an effective means of altering behavior because it does not teach students correct behaviors but rather informs them of what not to do (Schunk, 2012)

After putting up the e-offence form, what should the teacher say to the students? "Instead of disrupting the class, I would like you to write down what you think instead of saying it out on a paper. If your intent is to be heard, you will"

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