Responsibility…is the first word that comes to mind for behaviorist learning theory. Responsibility is a behavior that children need to learn in order for them to succeed. This practice should take place in the younger years so by the time they are in their mid-elementary years they will have mastered this skill. There should be positive and negative reinenforcements to help build this skill. Especially since responsibility is a lifelong skill. Responsibility is a foundation for making a diligent student.
If I had to summarize chapters eight and ten from the book Using Technology with Classroom Instruction that Works by Robert J. Marzano in one word; the word would be responsibility. The student is the one responsible for picking up content material through their effort on the course. As an educator, the effort rubric on page 157 is an essential tool for holding students accountable for their learning. If they do not meet the steps of this rubric, then it is impairs the learning that is taking place. Learning the material is a repetitive process that takes time. The responsibility of the student to take advantage of homework and study time is crucial in learning the content in a reasonable manner.
Responsibility is quickly becoming a lost art. Students as well as people are very fast to point the finger, pass the buck and become the victim when it comes to accepting responsibility for their actions. I am often in conversations with students and having to remind them that ultimately they are responsible for their own education. So many students complain about what certain teachers do not teach them. I show them often that instead of logging on Facebook look up an internet site on the subject you need help in. Actually read the textbook and jot down some questions for the teacher. Have a conversation with classmates about the content in the classroom instead of the latest gossip on campus. When these things are practiced they will quickly find that the teacher is reinforcing the material and they will be able to follow along much easier.
ReplyDeleteIn fourth grade most students do not have the maturity to be solely responsible for completing and turning in homework. I agree that students need to be responsible for their education but they also need the support of their parents. If a teacher wants students to turn in their homework then the teacher needs to convince parents that it is important.
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