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Teaching a Course on the History of Behavior Analysis.
1Department of Applied Behavioral Science, Dole Human Development Center, University of Kansas, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045 USA.
Perspectives on Behavior Science
|December 5, 2022
Summary
This article advocates for a dedicated course on the history of behavior analysis (BA). It outlines structural, contextual, and functional considerations for developing a comprehensive curriculum that unifies the diverse BA community.
Area of Science:
- Behavioral science
- History of science
- Psychology
Background:
- Teaching the history of behavior analysis can be integrated into existing courses or taught as a standalone subject.
- A standalone course offers a more comprehensive approach, including integration with other sciences and cultural influences.
Purpose of the Study:
- To promote the development and teaching of a standalone course on the history of behavior analysis.
- To provide a framework for structuring and delivering such a course effectively.
Main Methods:
- The article is organized into four sections addressing structural, contextual, functional, and revisionary aspects of the standalone course.
- It discusses course titles, catalog descriptions, curricula, certification, accreditation, purposes of teaching history, historiography, textbook selection, and course content organization.
- Recommendations are made for expanding and revising course content to include topics like institutional history and diversity, inclusion, and equity.
Main Results:
- A standalone course on the history of behavior analysis can serve as a unifying core for the discipline.
- It helps elucidate the field's integrity and incorporates its diverse community.
- Such a course advances the coherence of behavior analysis as a cultural practice.
Conclusions:
- A dedicated course on the history of behavior analysis is essential for its continued development and the integration of its growing community.
- This approach fosters a deeper understanding of the field's scientific, systematic, and practical dimensions.
- The history of behavior analysis serves as a common core, promoting unity and coherence within the discipline.
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