The earliest studies of operant learning can be traced back to the research of psychologist E. L. Thorndike with cats in puzzle boxes (Kimble, 1961). In Thorndike's experiments, hungry cats had to escape from boxes fastened shut in different ways to obtain food. Thorndike observed that after being placed in the boxes, the cats engaged in various behaviors such as pacing, visually exploring, and...

The new Minnesota Case Study Collection is profiled, along with other examples. They complement the work of the HIPST Project in illustrating the aims of: (1) historically informed inquiry learning that fosters explicit NOS reflection, and (2) engagement with faithfully rendered samples of Whole Science. Education is what survives when what has been learnt has been forgotten. B. F. Skinner.

This paper explores the life and accomplishments of Colonel James Skinner, a notable figure in northern India during early nineteenth century. Born into an Anglo-Indian community, Skinner’s unique heritage experiences shaped his journey as military commander, Patron arts, influential British colonial India. The delves life, where mixed parentage upbringing fueled desire for glory strong sense h...

The aim of this article is to provide a concise overview the theoretical assumptions behaviorism, which generally informs “traditional” approaches sport coaching. B.F. Skinner's (1904–1990) theory operant conditioning discussed, alongside considerations for coaching practice. For coaches who draw upon principles conditioning, four reflective questions are posed. This does not attempt present be...

Skinner and colleagues (Research Article, 23 January 2015, p. 395), based on metacarpal trabecular bone structure, argue that Australopithecus africanus employed human-like dexterity for stone tool making and use 3 million years ago. However, their evolutionary and biological assumptions are misinformed, failing to refute the previously existing hypothesis that human-like manipulation preceded ...

Electronic Journal of Science Education Vol. 7, No. 4, June 2003 Rules of Engagement: Proceed with Caution when Integrating Multimedia Learning Tools into Existing Course Formats by Mary Elizabeth Dawson,Ph.D. Steven Skinner, Ed.D., and Arthur Zeitlin, Ed.D. Department of Biological Sciences Kingsborough Community College of The City University of New York, Brooklyn, New York, 11235 Phone: (718...