Since I will be teaching in an inclusion classroom I think the theory that is most effective would be behavioral learning. Slavin states that behavior changes according to immediate consequences, be it positive reinforcement or negative consequences (Slavin 2015 p103). Behavioral learning takes into account that all students are different thus will have different reinforcers and punishers. I currently have a 10 week old puppy who I am training using behavioral learning strategies. Even though children are more complex than puppies the principles are the same. I reward my puppy with praise and treats when she uses the bathroom outside. I give her treats when she listens to commands such as sit and stay. As she gets older I will slowly phase
