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Bandura’s social observational


learning theory
Sue Young

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What is Bandura’s theory?
It explains how our behaviour is influenced by other people:
• Teachers/coaches use demonstrations.
• Role models influence young people.
• We have no control over what young people watch and therefore learn.

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Four processes for
observational learning
1. Attention
2. Retention
3. Motor production (practice)
4. Motivation

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Attention
The learner must give careful and specific attention to the model:

Functional behaviour
Success

Depends on

Attractiveness Power

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Attention
Demonstrations should:

Focus on specific details and clues


Be clearly seen and heard

Be accurate Maintain motivation

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Retention
Retention is the process of remembering the modelled behaviour.
• The ability to retain the skill in the memory and recall it when needed.

It is helped by:
• Making learning interesting
• Repeating it
• Making it meaningful and relevant
• Use of catch phrases

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Motor reproduction
• Make sure the performer is capable of the task
• Allow success
• Set tasks appropriate to ability

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Motivation
Use motivational strategies:
• Rewards
• Praise
• Encouragement
• Positive feedback

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