Suggested word count: 750–1,000, not including title page, abstract, and reference page(s)

In this assignment, you will have an opportunity to put theory into practice by creating examples of various exercises for use in the classroom. In this Individual Project, you will demonstrate a sound understanding of behaviorism and how instructional strategies can be used to enhance instruction and the overall learning process. Knowing and understanding theory allows us to better understand how people learn, which helps drive the decision-making process regarding instructional design, planning, and delivery. Educational professionals can use these frameworks to make more informed decisions about applying the most effective instructional practices.

Part One

Create an example of an exercise that a teacher might carry out during a 20-minute segment of a 7th-grade social studies class. Complete the following:

• Begin by writing a terminal      performance objective for the segment. Choose your own topic, issue, or      opportunity as the basis of your design. The exercise should clearly call      for the students and teacher to work in a behaviorist mode. Both learners      and the teacher should be active in their participation during the      segment. Create an assessment for the exercise.
• After you have described the      exercise, how it will be conducted, and any materials that would be      associated with it, explain how it fits the characteristics of behaviorism      and why you think this exercise and this approach would be appropriate for      the class.

Part Two

Create an example of an exercise that a trainer might carry out during a 30-minute segment of a 4-hour supervisory leadership course. Complete the following:

• Begin by writing a terminal      performance objective for the segment. Choose an appropriate topic, issue,      or opportunity as the basis for construction of the exercise. The exercise      should clearly use principles of behaviorism as its theoretical structure,      and it should illustrate a behaviorist approach in learning and      instruction. The exercise should engage both the learners and the      instructor in active participation. Create an assessment for the exercise.
• Write an explanation of the exercise      to discuss the ways in which it illustrates behaviorism, and discuss which      behavioral principles or characteristics are used as the basis for design.      Explain how the exercise would be appropriate for the topic, need, or      opportunity for which it is intended.

Part Three

Discuss the ways in which intellipath illustrates specific characteristics and principles of behaviorism. Complete the following:

• Consider the advantages and      limitations of such an approach, and offer at least 1 way in which      limitations can be overcome by the learner.

The document in its overall structure should follow APA formatting guidelines. This includes a title page, an abstract, and in-text citations and a reference page for sources used within the document.

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