How to Train Your Pet With Classical Conditioning
Students will learn about a concept in behavioral psychology called classical conditioning that is often used to train animals.
Jennifer Wynands (Author Jenny Mouse)
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4.8
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What's included
1 live meeting
25 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
In this class students will be introduced to the topic of Classical Conditioning, which is a form of learning used in behavioral psychology. They will learn how classical conditioning can be used to train pets. As an example students will learn how to clicker train their pet. We will learn about the topic through active participation in a group experiment, and a discussion about training pets. We will run an experiment throughout class that the children will get to participate in to demonstrate the meaning of Classical Conditioning. We will have a discussion of some ways we could use classical conditioning to train different kinds of pets and talk about how we might even use it to train a goldfish!
Learning Goals
By the end of class students should have an understanding of what classical conditioning is and how they could use it to train a pet. They should have a basic understanding of how to clicker train their pet.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Though it is not one of our main class topics, on occasion students might ask about or show off a pet spider or snake on screen. If there is any type of animal you learner is not comfortable talking about or hearing about please let me know ahead of class time.
Supply List
A bowl of bite sized human snacks (4-6 pieces) (the students will eat them throughout class as an experiment). A jar lid with safety button OR a clickable pen (makes a clicking sound when you press on it). OPTIONAL: dog clicker https://www.amazon.com/Dog-Training-Clicker-Wrist-Strap/dp/B07NKJHD9X/ref=sr_1_6?keywords=dog+clicker&qid=1580937457&sr=8-6 (no affiliation with amazon) A picture of your pet (if you have one)
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined September, 2019
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Psychology was a large part of my Child Youth and Family studies program in University. When I had the chance to take an elective I chose a psychology course, and I have never stopped being fascinated with the brain. I believe that it is more important to teach children how to learn than it is to force them to learn. By teaching children about the brain I aim to build life long learners who understand how to strengthen their own mind.Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$9
per classMeets once
25 min
Completed by 1487 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-11
2-6 learners per class
