When I was reading our course text Using Technology with classroom instruction that works, I felt that the authors gave several great examples for how instructional strategies correlate with the principles of behaviorist learning. Because I work with students who need to pass our state graduation test, I was interested in the section on Data Collection Tools. It is imperative that my students understand their failing tests scores and what they need to do to pass the test the second, third or fourth time. “When students see that others have faced many obstacles and achieved goals with strong effort and good attitude, they too can see their connection between effort and achievement.” (Pitler, Hubbell, Kuhn, & Malenoski, 2007, p.161). I like this because students need proof like data, that what they are doing will help them succeed.
The second strategy I looked at was Homework and Practice, I believe that reviewing, practice gives students more confidence, and when working with students that are in your class because they failed, building confidence is very important. Using the word processor to help with reading and writing is a great idea. Student who do not read well, generally have difficulty writing. Using a word processor while they practice writing would also help them learn on their own. Computer literacy is so important for high school students.



Pitler, H., Hubbell, E., Kuhn, M., & Malenoski, K. (2007). Using technology with classroom instruction that works. Alexandria, VA: ASCD