One possible technique for the use of reinforcement is the idea of shaping. The concept of shaping involves reinforcing behavior after every step in a series of steps. Shaping can help to provide reinforcement for those students whose end product is not quite what is desired. By breaking down the situation and then reinforcing each step, students can effectively learn to produce the end product. The second type of consequence is punishment, and it can be either removal or presentation punishment.
Removal punishment is the taking away of something desirable such as a privilege.
One technique of presentation punishment is satiation. This occurs when the student must repeat a behavior until he or she is not motivated to continue with it. One final learning theory related to these other theories is the Social Learning Theory founded by Albert Bandura. This theory emphasizes observational learning by watching others. Students watch their teacher or another model through the process of modeling.