Albert Bandura’s Social Learning Theory

By: Sarah Pagesy and Genesis Hugghis

Albert BanduraBorn December 4, 1925 in Alberta, CanadaReceived his B.A from the University of British

Columbia in PsychologyReceived his Doctorate from the University of

IowaBegan teaching at Stanford where he continues

to work todayMost famous for his Social Learning Theory

which is also known as the Social Cognitive Theory

Elected president of the American Psychological Association

Social Learning TheoryPeople learn from experiences

Watching others Actual or Direct Life

Combines elements of Behaviorism & Cognitivism

Elements required for social learning: attention RetentionReproductionmotivation

Steps for ModelingAttention: Are they paying attention to what

is being modeled?Retention: Are they retaining information

modeled? Can they recall that information?Reproduction: Can they convert information

into appropriate action? Motivation: Do they have incentive?

Modeling and Technology

https://edpt200.wikispaces.com/8.+Modelinghttp://kids.aol.com/KOL/1/KOLJrStories http://

www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0q5gQfQmng&feature=related

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Resourceshttp://www.learning-theories.com/social-

learning-theory-bandura.htmlhttp://muskingum.edu/~

psych/psycweb/history/bandura.htmhttps://edpt200.wikispaces.com/8.+Modeling’