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This is a segment from NPR's HIdden Brain about Dr. Martin Levy's use of a clicker, usually used to train dogs, to train surgical students. It's fascinating. Essentially, the argument is made that clickers work so well because it is a form of feedback that does not use any verbal signals - no praise, no reprimand, no "good job," no "not like that." Praise and criticism distract a learner from mastering the skill being taught, making a learner focus instead on pleasing the teacher. With nonverbal feedback, the learner doesn't focus on the teacher but on the skill being taught

This source shows how Behaviorism can improve student performance and classroom behaviors. #6711SM3

Scholarly source: The Rise And Fall Of Behaviorism: The Narrative And The Numbers. This is a scholarly article that discusses the history of behaviorism throughout the 20th Century. #6711SM3