SOCIAL LEARNING

THEORY
BY ALBERT BANDURA
 OBJECTIVES

b) enumerate the c) explain the 4 elements

a) discuss the theory of
concepts of Bandura’s of social learning.
Albert Bandura;
Social learning theory;
and
 INTRODUCTION

Albert Bandura emphasizes the importance of

observing, modelling, and imitating the behaviors,
attitudes, emotional reactions of others.

In social learning theory, Albert Bandura (1977) agrees

with the behaviorist learning theories of classical
conditioning and operant conditioning.
What is Social
Learning During the first half of the 20th Century, the
behavioral school of psychology became a dominant
Theory? force. The Behaviorists proposed that all learning was
a result of direct experience through the processes of
association and reinforcement.
Social Learning Theory is
a behavioral theory that While the behavioral theories of learning suggested
posits that new behaviors that all learning was the result of associations formed
can be learned by by conditioning, reinforcement, and punishment.
observing and imitating Bandura’s social learning theory proposed that
others. learning can also occur simply by observing the
actions of others.
 Three Core Concepts at the heart of
Social Learning Theory

• Observational Learning
• Intrinsic Reinforcement
• The Modeling Process
 People can learn through
observation

Bandura demonstrated that children learn

and imitate behaviors they have observed
in other people
 Bandura Identified three basic models of
observational learning

3. Verbal Instructional
• Live Model 2. Symbolic Model
Model
involves real or fictional
involves an actual characters displaying
individual demonstrating behaviors in books, films, involves descriptions and
or acting put a behavior television programs or explanations of a
online media behavior
• Bandura noted that external environmental Mental States are
reinforcement was not the only factor to
influence learning and behavior
Important to Learning

• He described intrinsic reinforcement as a

form of internal rewards, such as pride,
satisfaction, and a sense of accomplishment
 Social Learning Theory
Learning does not necessarily leads to change

• Displayed a new behavior

• Observational learning demonstrate
that people can learn new information
without demonstrating new behavior
 KEY FACTORS FOR SUCCESS
4 elements of social learning by Albert Bandura

Motor
Attention Retention Motivatioin
reproduction

Stimuli Rehearse Practice Reward

Focus Encode Feedback Reinforce
 Elements of Social
Learning
1. 4.MOTIVATION
ATTENTION

2.RETENTION 3.REPRODUCTIO
N
 APPLICATION
Social learning theory can be used
to encourage and teach desirable
behaviors in the classroom through
the use of positive reinforcement
and rewards. For example, a student
who is praised for raising their hand
to speak will more than likely
repeat that behavior.
Social learning theory examples in
children’s everyday learning are
evidence, especially since they usually
observe adults around them like their
parents. The instructions they follow
from their teachers are also among the
many examples of how social learning
theory applies to life.

SOCIAL LEARNING THEORY
Teachers are always looking
for innovative strategies to
help students learn and grow.
One such strategy is the social
learning theory. It is a widely
accepted theory of learning
inappropriate ones. This also involves
that has implications not only
for the classroom but also for
everyday life.
IMPLICATION TO
LEARNING
The social learning theory has many
implications for learning. According
to this theory, learners acquire a
significant amount of knowledge by
observing others. Explaining the
outcomes of behavior promotes
appropriate behaviors and reduces
talking about the rewards associated
with different behaviors.
Thank You
Prepared by:
Siarot, Sarah
Tantan, Carlwin