The social learning theory proposes that people learn from one another via observation, imitation, and modeling. Proposed by Albert Bandura, it argues that observational learning, or modeling, is an important way people acquire behaviors in a social context. For effective modeling to occur, four conditions must be present: attention, retention, reproduction of behaviors, and motivation to imitate. Teachers can promote social learning by modeling appropriate behaviors for students to observe and applying techniques that expose students to diverse models and build self-efficacy.

1. Social Learning
Theory
By: Khamisha

2. Social Learning Theory
 The Social Learning Theory states
that people learn from one
another via observation, imitation
and modeling.
 It is often referred to as a bridge
behaviorist and cognitive learning
theories because it encompasses
attention, memory and
motivation.

3. Albert Bandura
 The Social Learning Theory was
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 behaviors by
watching other people which is
known as observational learning
(or modeling).

4. Necessary conditions for effective
modeling:
 Attention — various factors increase or decrease the
amount of attention paid.
 Retention — remembering what you paid attention to.
 Reproduction — reproducing the image.
 Motivation — having a good reason to imitate.

5. There are 3 core concepts of the
Social Learning Theory:
 People can learn through observation.
 Internal mental state is essential in the
learning process.
 Learning does not necessarily lead to
change in behavior.

6. What do teacher do under this
theory ?
 To promote effective modeling a teacher must make sure that
the four essential conditions exist; attention, retention , motor
reproduction, and motivation.
 Teachers must model appropriate behaviors and take care that
they do not model inappropriate behaviors.
 Teachers should expose students to a variety of other models.
This technique is especially important to break down traditional
stereotypes.
 Teachers should help students set realistic expectations for
their academic accomplishments.

7. What do students do under this
theory?
 Students often learn a
great deal simply by
observing other people.
 Students must believe
that they are capable of
accomplishing school
tasks.
 Students should closely
observe appropriate
behaviors and learn from
them.

8. I believe this theory will work well
in my classroom. I support leading
by example and as educator I feel
it is important to model
appropriate behaviors for the
students to observe and imitate.

9. Information Provided By:
Learning-Theories.com
Psychology.About.com
Google.com (Images)
Teachnet.edb.utexas.edu