Think of some of my own learning experiences, whether they were in a traditional classroom, through professional development training, or related to personal interests, such as dance or photography lessons. Identify an example of behaviorism from those experiences and reflect on the following questions:

• How did i instructors use behavioral practice in their classrooms?
• Did i find those practices motivating? Why or why not?
• If you can think of examples of behaviorism from several different learning experiences, were they more appropriate in some situations than others? How so?
• Have you ever used, or can you imagine using, behaviorism in your own teaching practice? How so?

Cognitive scientists recommend retrieval practice, including spaced practice and interleaving, over drilling. What kind of study practices do I tend to use? Do your practices vary depending on the content or material you are studying? How so? Can you think of ways to integrate retrieval practices into your CTE classroom?

• If schools are no longer the "information gatekeepers," are we teaching our students to critically evaluate information and use it responsibly? Defend your response. (This is specifically related to 21st Century Skills)

Think back on learning experiences such as courses or workshops where you felt more or less motivated as a learner. These experiences could be related to academics, hobbies, sports, or other interests.

• In the experiences in which you felt motivated, what steps did the instructor take that helped you feel motivated?
• In the experiences where you felt less motivated, what could the instructor have done differently?
• In each case, what role did self-efficacy, or your confidence in your own abilities, play?