Social

LearningTheory

Week 4
 ALBERT BANDURA
The Social Learning
Theory was proposed
by Bandura. The
primary emphasis here
is in the power of the
MODEL to influence
behavior and learning.
Social Learning Theory
• It is also called observational learning
theory
• States that learning takes place when
one person observes and then
imitates the behavior of others
Social Learning Theory
• Vicarious Learning - learning is acquired from
observing the consequences of other’s behavior
• Self-Regulated Learning- occurs when
individuals observe, assess and judge their own
behavior against their own standards, and
subsequently reward and punish themselves
GUIDELINES FOR USING SOCIAL
LEARNING
• Model behaviors and attitudes you want your
students to learn.
• Use peers as models
• Make sure students see that positive behaviors
lead to reinforcement for others.
• Enlist the help of class leaders in modeling
behaviors for the entire class.