How to Train Your Pet with Operant Conditioning
Students will build on their knowledge learned in How to Train Your Pet with Classical Conditioning, by learning about a concept in behavioral psychology called Operant 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
This class can either be taken to expand on the ideas learned in How to Train Your Pet with Classical Conditioning, or as it's own stand along lesson. In this class students will be introduced to the topic of Operant Conditioning, which is a form of learning used in behavioral psychology. They will learn how Operant Conditioning can be used to train pets. We will learn about the topic through short videos, active participation in a group experiment, and a discussion about training pets. We will have a discussion of some ways we could use Operant 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 operant conditioning is and how they could use it to train a 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 snacks for the learners (5-8 small pieces) (we will eat them throughout class as an experiment.) A clicker, pen, or jar lid (we will not be doing live pet training in class.)
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined September, 2019
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533reviews
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 212 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-11
2-6 learners per class
