Writing 6: Social Learning Theory

Social Learning Theory

Albert Bandura’s social learning theory based on behavioral learning theory and cognitive learning theory. The theory included contribution of social element on learning. According to Bandura, people learn by watching others. There are three main concepts in this theory. They are; people learn by observing others – as in Bandura’s Bobo doll experiment, cognitive state is useful in learning – which explains about intrinsic reinforcement like self-satisfaction, and learning does not always need to change behavior.

The modeling process or observational learning includes attention – distractions from environment decrease progress in learning, retention – retrieval of information been paid attention, reproduction – reproducing image of the model by performing the behavior observed, and motivation – reinforcements and punishments play an important role in motivating to imitate observed model.

Reference

My final assignment in Understanding Padagogy & Learning Theories, April 27, 2013