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Behavior Theory and Adult Education [microform] / Patricia A. McLagan
Bib ID 5291055
Format BookBook, MicroformMicroform, OnlineOnline
Author
McLagan, Patricia A
 
Online Versions
Description [Washington, D.C.] : Distributed by ERIC Clearinghouse, 1975. 
39 p. 
Summary

The paper proposes that when behavior change is the major target of an adult education program, the designer must consider three factors: (1) the four basic targets for behavior change efforts (behavior goals and plans, basic knowledge and skills needed for successful performance, physical environment, reinforcers of behavior); (2) individual differences of the learner (self-esteem level, meaningfulness of behavior goals, self-image clarity, perceived locus of control); and (3) qualities of the target behavior. It describes self-behavior modification through self-goal setting, self-monitoring, self-reinforcement, and self-controlled environment change. Advantages and disadvantages of self-behavior modification are also proposed. Behavior theory is then related to adult education design, and an interactive model that can provide structure and/or freedom to individuals according to their needs to use in behavior change programs for adults is introduced. The paper also presents results of a study of the effects on new behavior development of educator- vs. learner-determined reinforcement in a reading and information handling program for technical professionals in industry, which suggest that adult learners will self-reward and that they find self-rewards more satisfactory than externally determined reinforcement. (Author/JR)

Notes

ERIC Note: Paper presented at the Adult Education Research Conference (St. Louis, Missouri, April, 1975).

Educational level discussed: Adult Education.

Reproduction Microfiche. [Washington D.C.]: ERIC Clearinghouse microfiches : positive. 
Subjects Adult Education.  |  Adult Learning.  |  Annotated Bibliographies.  |  Behavior Change.  |  Behavior Development.  |  Behavior Theories.  |  Behavioral Science Research.  |  Individual Characteristics.  |  Learning Theories.  |  Positive Reinforcement.  |  Self Reward.
Form/genre Speeches/Meeting Papers.
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