The Social Learning Theory

Angela Devung Dennis Awang Syariffudin Chin Sheh Tsun Elfera Achin Fawwaz Anuar Kelly Katty Jameson

The Social Learning Theory

Proposed by Albert Bandura Bandura believed that direct reinforcement could not account for all types of learning. His theory added a social element, arguing that people can learn new information and behaviours by watching other people. Known as observational learning (or modelling), this type of learning can be used to explain a wide variety of behaviours.

Basic Social Learning Concepts

1. People can learn through observation. 3 Basic Model of

Bobo Doll Experiment Adult acting violently toward a Bobo doll Children act aggressively according to what they observed

Observational Learning Model 1: A live model, which involves an actual individual demonstrating or acting out a behavior.

Observational Learning
3 Basic Model of Observational Learning Model 3 A symbolic model, which involves real or fictional characters displaying behaviours in books, films, television programs, or online media. 3 Basic Model of Observational Learning Model 2 A verbal instructional model, which involves descriptions and explanations of a behavior.

2. Mental states are important to learning.

External, environmental reinforcement was not the only factor to influence learning and behavior. Intrinsic reinforcement as a form of internal reward for the learner
Exp of intrinsic reinforcement: Pride, satisfaction, and a sense of accomplishment.

Intrinsic Reinforcement

This emphasis on internal thoughts and cognitions helps connect learning theories to cognitive developmental theories.

3. Learning does not necessarily lead to a change in behaviour.

Attention Model is interesting Full attention Retention Store information Pull up and act on it Successful modeling process Reproduction Full attention Good storage of information improvement and skill advancement The Modelling Process

Motivation Reinforcement + Punishment = Motivation & Observational Learning Sucess

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SIMILARITY of Social Learning Theory and Cognitive Theory

Reinforcement and observational learning

Social Learning Theory versus Cognitive Theory

Social Learning Theory
People learn through observation. Mental states are important to learning. Learning does not necessarily lead to a change in behaviour.

Cognitive Theory

learning does not happen by observation alone but with understanding on the thing Focus to a few types of learning of solution solving based on stage of age and students ability Learning is not just simply happen but with certain motive and objective

Critiques
1. Studies who show children imitate violent behaviour seen on television are consistent with social learning theory. 2. Critics of social learning theory point out the distinction between Bobo the doll and other children. Whilst children are quick to replicate aggression when the object is a doll, it is very rarely the case with another child.

3. Much of the aggression could have been seen as playfighting, rather than "authentic" aggression. Indeed, some suggest that the children were often playing rather than aggressing. Cumberbatch (1990) reports that children who were unfamiliar with the doll were five times more likely to imitate aggression than those who were familiar with the doll.

Implications on Teaching & Learning

Teachers should be a role model to the students so that the students will be able to imitate the teacher. Lesson plan should be looked thoroughly to avoid any negative behavior.

Lesson Plan Using Social Learning Theory

1. Teachers demonstration must be efficient and attractive to be a role model that can be imitate by the students.

How teachers can assist in the learning of the students based on the learning model.

2. Demonstration must be clear and interesting for the students to imitate easily.

3. Teachers can teach good values and historic characters by using role play and simulation technique.