Purposes of EducationOne of the main purposes of education is the cognitive and intellectual purpose. Cognitive and intellectual purpose is important because it focuses on improving the student's higher-order thinking skills and knowledge so they can be "literate, competent thinkers" (V-PoE). True authentic education requires higher order thinking. Schools should not only teach basic knowledge, but should also build on this knowledge by teaching students to think rationally and broadening their cognitive perspective. Students who can use higher order thinking skills will be more competent in the social and economic areas of their lives. Education allows students to choose the job they like, earn higher wages, contribute more to society, etc. Teachers As a teacher using behaviorism theory, I will start the first day with a well-organized classroom. I will have a clear set of rules and expectations posted for my students that I will explain and demonstrate to them. I will have a schedule that will include photos posted in class to ensure that each student knows in advance where and what they are expected to do at all times of the day. I will also play musical cues for children to let them know it's time for a different activity (for example, "The Cleanup Song" or "It's Lunch Time"). I will use praise and stickers to enforce good behavior (e.g., “Good job Brandon! You completed your work and wrote your numbers up to ten. Brandon gets a gold star”). I believe that “most behaviors can be taught, changed, or modified” (83). “The basic principle of behaviorism is that education can best be achieved by modifying or changing students' behaviors in a socially… middle of paper… says, “The teacher works with others to create environments that support individual and collaborative learning and that encourage positive social interaction, active engagement in learning and motivation” (9). One way to fulfill this task would be to take students on field trips to various places that would further these goals. A field trip that would be good for first graders would be to the Sam Noble Museum, located in Norman, OK. At the Sam Noble Museum students, both individually and in groups, will be able to interact socially in a very active and engaging educational environment. By providing these outside experiences to students, I will expose them to activities outside of their families and schools so they can actively participate in the community. People who are more active in their community are more likely to be active in national and world events.