Bandura’s social observational learning theory Sue Young Hodder & Stoughton © 2016
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. Fotolia Hodder & Stoughton © 2016
Four processes for observational learning Attention Retention Motor production (practice) Motivation Hodder & Stoughton © 2016
Attention Functional behaviour Success Depends on Power Attractiveness The learner must give careful and specific attention to the model: Functional behaviour Success Depends on Attractiveness Power Hodder & Stoughton © 2016
Attention ? Focus on specific details and clues Demonstrations should: Focus on specific details and clues Be clearly seen and heard ? Maintain motivation Be accurate Hodder & Stoughton © 2016
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 Hodder & Stoughton © 2016
Motor reproduction Make sure the performer is capable of the task Allow success Set tasks appropriate to ability Fotolia Hodder & Stoughton © 2016
Motivation Use motivational strategies: Rewards Praise Encouragement Positive feedback Fotolia Hodder & Stoughton © 2016
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