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Name: Rujean Romy P.

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Date: October 3, 2015


Facilitating Learning

Albert Banduras Theory ( Social Learning Theory ) states that people learn from one another via
observation, imitation, and modelling. It is often referred to as a bridge behaviourist and
cognitive learning theories because it encompasses attention, memory and motivation.
Banduras Principles of Social learning:
1. Attention
Something that is unique or different is more likely to be the focus of attention. Social
context help to reinforce these perceptions.
2. Retention
It is done by internalizing information in the memory. That information is applied in similar
situations.
3. Reproduction
Previously learned information ( behaviour, skills, knowledge) are reproduced when
required. Practice through mental and physical rehearsal often improves responses.
4. Motivation
This originates from observing someone else being rewarded or punished for an act or
word. This results to avoiding or reinforcing an act or word in the future as related to that
previous observed act.
Application
Children as learners are good imitators. Social modelling is a powerful tool in educating
them. If they see positive consequences from a particular type of behaviour, they are more likely
to perform that behaviour. Novel and unique context often capture students attention, and can
stand out in the memory.
The teacher must model appropriate behaviour and take care that they do not model
inappropriate behaviors.
To promote effective modelling , a teacher must make sure that the four essential conditions
exists.
Students should be given an aim to aspire to. True motives of service ought to be
instilled in their hearts. The students should be taught in such a way that they will develop into
useful men and women. Every means of learning that will elevate and ennoble them is to be
employed. They are to be taught to put their powers to the best use.

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