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Behaviorist Learning Theory, Instructional Strategies, and Technology Tools

       Behaviorist learning theory, a philosophy that believes a well-rounded understanding of the relationship between stimulus and response can promote desired behaviors within an individual (Standridge, 2002.) With this said teacher have to let student practice good behavior while in the classroom if they want the student to learn. The relationship among behaviorism instructional strategies and technology tool are like the necessary condition in which educators must teach 21st-century learners. All three work together when teaching students. For behavior in my school is one of the most challenging things that a teacher would face five days a week. Therefore I have to manage behavior in my class before I can teach the students. There are many ways I can use behaviorism to control students in my classroom. Dr. Orey (Laureate Education 2015a) made mention of a strategy that some teacher use in school, I also use it in my classroom. It is a behavior chart that is made up of differe