Albert Bandura Cognitive Social Learning Theory Ms. Newton and Ms. Bender

Biography -Born on December 4, 1925 in Northern Alberta -Received bachelor degree in Psych from University of British Columbia in Received PhD from University of Iowa in Married and had two daughters in Iowa -Began teaching at Stanford University in 1952 and wrote a book called Adolescent Aggression with Richard Walters -Became President of the APA in 1973, won the APA award in 1980 for Distinguished Scientific Contributions -Born on December 4, 1925 in Northern Alberta -Received bachelor degree in Psych from University of British Columbia in Received PhD from University of Iowa in Married and had two daughters in Iowa -Began teaching at Stanford University in 1952 and wrote a book called Adolescent Aggression with Richard Walters -Became President of the APA in 1973, won the APA award in 1980 for Distinguished Scientific Contributions

Observational Learning Definition: Learning that results from observing the behaviours of others Steps: watch a models behaviour, digest what we observe, store information in memory in order to imitate later Definition: Learning that results from observing the behaviours of others Steps: watch a models behaviour, digest what we observe, store information in memory in order to imitate later

Bobo Doll Experiment Results: Results:

Reciprocal Determinism Definition: the notion that the flow of influence between children and their environment is a two way street. The environment may affect the child but the behaviour also influences the environment

Reciprocal Determinism

Applications of Theory into Classroom Observational Learning: Students learn through observing others (example: book buddies) Reciprocal determinism: Home environment affects school behaviour Observational Learning: Students learn through observing others (example: book buddies) Reciprocal determinism: Home environment affects school behaviour

Application of Theory into Special Education If students are wiggling and is having trouble focusing during lessons, place them beside a student who focuses well and doesn’t wiggle

Sara Porter Not a warm learning environment Home environment Ms. Mercer’s negative comments Classroom role model Not a warm learning environment Home environment Ms. Mercer’s negative comments Classroom role model

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