Observation No.

3: Social Learning Theory

Introduction:

The social learning theory (SLT) of Bandura emphasizes the importance of

observing and modeling the behaviors, attitudes, and emotional reactions of others.
Most human behavior is learned observationally through modeling: from observing
others one forms an idea of how new behaviors are performed, and on later
occasions this coded information serves as a guide for action.” Social learning theory
explains human behavior in terms of continuous reciprocal interaction between
cognitive, behavioral, an environmental influences. The component processes
underlying observational learning are: (1) Attention, including modeled events
(distinctiveness, affective valence, complexity, prevalence, functional value) and
observer characteristics (sensory capacities, arousal level, perceptual set, past
reinforcement), (2) Retention, including symbolic coding, cognitive organization,
symbolic rehearsal, motor rehearsal), (3) Motor Reproduction, including physical
capabilities, self-observation of reproduction, accuracy of feedback, and (4)
Motivation, including external, vicarious and self reinforcement.

Learning Outcomes

1. observe how social learning theory works

2. recognize how social learning can result in acquisition of new behavior

3. analyze how social learning theory is utilized in the teaching-

learning process

4. synthesize the limitation of social learning theory in the

learning process

Observation Guide

1. Watch the pre-recorded video that can be found in the following

link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLp2Aqvk3XU

2. While watching the video in the link, be guided by the following reflection
questions.
Reflection Questions

Answer the following questions. Write your answer on the space provided.

1. What is the primary strategy in teaching using the Social Learning Theory? How
do people learn?

People learn new things by seeing others in social learning theory, which is based
on the behavior modeling idea. The first stage in this process of learning through
observation and imitating is to give heed; otherwise, you won't be observing
anything. The primary strategy in teaching using the Social Learning Theory is to
learn from experience. Peers teaching peers and include peer coaching is another
strategy to incorporate social learning. Learners must remember what they saw in
order to mimic behavior. One more step in the social learning modeling behavior
process is to perform and execute the observed appropriate behaviors.
Transforming role play into a "real play" is a necessary change for truly applying
social skills.

2. How did the baby watching TV learn how to dance? Do you think the baby
immediately learn it during the initial watch? Why do you think so?

The baby watching TV learned how to dance by imitation. Baby brains react to the
actions of others, imitation is the foremost tool for their learning and acquiring skills.
Babies, who are known people-watchers, frequently watch others demonstrate how
to do things and then mimic their gestures. I think babies learn while watching
people because babies form bonds with their social partners by imitating them.
They discover that there are others who are "like them." Because it helps babies to
coordinate behaviors with another person, imitation is an important aspect of early
interactions.

3. How did Danny learn to basket? Was Tony successful in his initial attempt in
teaching Danny? In which part did attention, retention, motor reproduction and
motivation were observed?

Danny picked up basketball by emulating Tony. Tony began to demonstrate Danny

how to properly shoot the ball inside the basket; at first, Danny struggled to copy
Tony, but after showing him how to do it again, he finally mastered the skill. Tony's
attention, retention, motor reproduction, and motivation were observed as he was
teaching Danny how to make a basket, and Tony was completely focused on the
task at hand. Second, Danny's retention occurs once he has figured out how to
hoop. Then there's motor production when he does what he's seen or throws the
ball into the basket. After Tony congratulates Danny on his accomplishments,
Danny gains motivation.
4. Why did the man in the elevator turn his back and turn side ward?

The man in the elevator turns his back and turn sideward because the people around
him did it first. It is a natural response for an individual to imitate the reaction of the
people around us. It corresponds to Social Learning theory.

5. How did the kid in the movie clip pee on the door of the restaurant even though he
cannot initially do it? How did he manage to do it?
The kid in the movie clip pees on the restaurant door despite his inability to do it at first
since someone else did it beforehand. He was able to pee on the door because he
mirrored the other individual.

Key Insights:

How do people learn according to Social Learning Theory? In what context does
learning takes place?
Then think of a situation when we cannot learn by observing others.

Social Learning Theory refers to a group of human behavior theories in which the

acquisition and maintenance of behaviors such as addictive behaviors are linked to
personal, environmental, and behavioral factors. In my own experience a situation that
cannot be learned even when observing others is how people react in a certain thing. Of
course, reaction can be imitated but the things we feel inside cannot. Mostly when
people are having fun around us there are times that we still feel down.
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