Social Learning Theory—Albert Bandura

1.What is social learning theory? 2.What is a role model? 3.Who is modeling behaviors for our children? 4.What is the source of the modeled behavior? 5.How can role models affect my child’s academic, personal-social and emotional growth? 6.What can I do as the parent?

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Athletes Singers Actors Comedians News/Radio broadcasters Politicians “Reality TV” stars Models…like runway Victoria’s Secret models

Children, Teens, and Environment Media: The View from the Classroom. A national survey of teachers was conducted to measure the role of entertainment media in students’ academic and social development. This study was published by Common Sense Media in the fall of 2012 Let’s take a look at what teachers across the nation had to say.

Answer to question #4!

Answer to question #5

Answer to question #5 part 1.

Indeed they are… Survey results posted in an article on stated that 42% of 750 teens named a relative as a role model. Short parental role model video: This website also sited information from Yancey et al. (2002) that stated adolescents who have positive role models are more likely to do well in school and have higher self esteem; they are also less likely to abuse substances.

Negative Family Cycles/Habits Smoking Misuse of proscription drugs Abuse of alcohol and other substances Physical/verbal abuse Teenage pregnancy Under-education Low self-esteem Lack of family values/morals Positive Family Cycles/Habits Strong positive family values/morals Career and/or academic success Proper use of proscription drugs and medications Encouragement of personal success and goal setting Athletics/healthy lifestyles Family time/trips/expierences

 Passion and ability to inspire  Clear set of values  Commitment to community  Selflessness and acceptance of others  Ability to overcome obstacles

Bobo doll experiment video –Albert Bandura Clip from Big Daddy The best example/video above! 1:30 video at the end of the real experiment Children see. Children do. Video Roseanne video clip