Activity 2.6: Behaviourism in practice

Timing: Allow 60 minutes for this activity

Reflecting on your previous learning experiences, can you think of any examples of HRD interventions that you have developed or been part of which seemed to be based on a behaviourist approach? The following questions may help you explore this:

  1. Did the training emphasise observable behaviours?
  2. Was the behaviour to be learned clearly explained to you and broken down into its simpler components?
  3. Did you have enough time to practise the behaviours under training?
  4. Were you given feedback and/or correction?