- 期刊
【論文摘要】斯肯納的行為主義學說及其在教育上的意義
【論文摘要】B. F. SKINNER'S BEHAVIORISM AND ITS IMPLICATIONS ON EDUCATION
並列摘要
B. F. Skinner (1904- ) is the most outstanding representative figure of behavioristic psychology. Assuming that human behavior is lawful and determined, Skinner advocates to establish a good society by arranging the contingencies of reinforcement. He also rejects to use subjective terms or so called ＂inner man＂, such as mind, consciousness, intentionality, and so on, to explain the causes of behavior, but inquires directly into the previous environmental factors. His behaviorism provides a new approach to improve our given educational problems. The purpose of this study is to analyze Skinner's behaviorism and to investigate its implication on our education. A theoretical analysis was undertaken. There are five chapters in this study. The first chapter is an introduction. The second chapter explores Skinner's life and the origins of his thought. Chapter three analyzes his behaviorism, including Skinner's view of the knowledge, person, and society. Chapter four investigates his educational thoughts and the applications of his theory. The last chapter points out the implications of Skinner's behaviorism on our own education. According to this study, there are several findings. First, Skinner's behaviorism is quite different from Watson, Hull, Tolman, and other's behaviorism. Second Skinner's behaviorism is more sophisticated than we were taught before. Third, Skinner's behaviorism provides a very perfect basis to reinterpret the complex human phenomena. Fourth, most of the criticisms are derived from misunderstanding of Skinner's behaviorism. Finally, from family education, school education, and social education three aspects, the author points out the implications which Skinner's behaviorism can do on our educational problems.