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About the Authors |
Behaviourist theorists believe evidence of the acquisition of knowledge depends on our ability to observe and measure behaviour. Utilizing the reward-consequence system, where rewards are tangible and desired objects, Behaviourists aims are to condition individuals’ response to what they believe is appropriate behaviour. They see the learner as a clean slate that allows for behaviours to be enforced or removed only by positive or negative reinforcement or punishment. Behaviourism demonstrates that the learner presents conditioned, desired behaviour when rewarded, and conversely, causes behaviour to cease when rewards are removed, over time.
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Laura Hall
I am an Elementary School teacher and I also work for a small project management company. It has always been my passion to find new and unique ways to communicate and share information with students of any age to help create a positive community of learning. Currently I work in North Vancouver School District (#44) as a full-time, grade 7, Late French Immersion teacher. |
Angela Isaac
I am currently living in beautiful B.C, where I use Applied Behavioural Analysis (ABA) to support children with Autism and work part-time as a Grade 10 French Immersion Teacher in the Sea-to-Sky School District (#48). I have lived in Ontario, France, Antigua and Vietnam and have developed a passion for diverse cultures and second-language learning. |
Tanya Walsh
I work for the University of Manitoba as an Educational Specialist for the Colleges of Dentistry and Medicine, where I help to create online courses for the Division of Continuing Professional Development. My undergraduate studies in science included several courses on the psychology of learning. My creative side comes, in part, from my theatre studies at York University. |