Albert Bandura

Social Learning Theory

 Social Learning
Theory
by
Jessica Drake
Shatara White
Alyssa Woolard
Kaly Knight
Table of
Contents! Comparison
Comparing Bandura’s theory to
Introduction other theorists
Meet Albert Bandura

Activity
Theory
A lesson using the Social
Explore the Social Learning Learning Theory
Theory

References
Introduction
Meet Albert Bandura
 Introduction
Albert Bandura was a Canadian-born
American psychologist and theorist
behind the social cognitive theory.
Bandura is best known for his “Bobo
doll” experiment, which demonstrated
that children can learn behaviors
through the observation of adults.
“Psychology cannot tell people
how they ought to live their lives.
It can, however, provide them
with the means for effecting
personal and social change.”

- Albert Bandura
Social Learning
Theory
Learn more about Bandura’s theory
Social Learning
Theory
Bandura’s Social Learning Theory
proposed that learning occurs through
observation, imitation, and modeling
and is influenced by factors such as
attention, motivation, attitudes, and
emotions. (Cherry, 2022)
Social Learning
Theory ● People learn new behaviors by observing the
actions and consequences of others

● Places great importance on environmental factors

● The observer has to deem the model “worthy” of

being imitated

● Observed behavior must be remembered in order

to be imitated successfully

● Motor reproduction allows observers to

physically imitate a behavior

● Rewards and punishment are considered when

choosing to imitate a behavior
Key Elements
Important factors to consider
 Key Elements

Attention Retention
The degree to which the How well the behavior
behavior is noticed. is remembered.

Reproduction Motivation
The ability to perform The will to emulate the
the behavior. behavior.
Compare and
Contrast
Comparing Social Learning Theory
to Behavioral Learning Theory
Learning the
Difference

Social Behavioral
Learning Learning
Theory Theory

People learn new behaviors by Behaviors are learned through

observing the actions and interactions and are a response to the
consequences of others environment
 Social Learning Theory Behavioral learning Theory

The observer has to deem the Behavior is simply a response to

model “worthy” of being environmental stimuli.
imitated

Focus on human
Learning occurs through a process of
Rewards and punishment are behavior
reinforcing or punishing behaviors
considered when choosing to imitate a
behavior Outside
elements
influence
Example Example
behavior
If a student sees another student If a student gets an
raise their hand to ask a answer correct and they
question, they may be more are praised for it they are
likely to do the same. more likely to repeat the
behavior.
 Lessons and
Activities
Bandura’s Learning Theory in action
 Egg-Cellent Spring Springtime Egg Questions:
Activity:
1. What is your favorite activity we
do in the classroom?
Learning Outcome: Students will complete a 2. Draw your favorite way to learn
social learning activity by creating a reading, math, science, and social
springtime egg and discussing their answers. studies on the computer.
3. What quality is most important to
Activity: Students will be handed an egg that show in the classroom?
is separated into different sections. They will 4. Draw your favorite school lunch.
write their name and grade level. There is 5. What is a challenge you have
one question per section for the students to overcome this year? Explain and
answer in a complete sentence. After draw it below.
completing the questions, the students will
decorate their eggs and discuss their answers
as a class.
Theory in Action:
In addition to listening to directions, students will
follow the social, behavioral, and educational cues
modeled by the teacher and their peers when
completing this activity.
 Optional Social
Emotional Read-Alouds:
PreK-2nd Grade:
● Ada Twist by Andrea Beaty
● Even Superheroes Have Bad Days Shelly
Becker

2nd-4th Grade:
● Those Shoes by Maribeth Boelts
● Fourth Grade Rats by Jerry Spinelli

5th-12th Grade:
● Holes by Louis Sachar
● The Outsiders by S.E Hilton
 Mclead,Saul (2024, February 1). Albert Bandura's Social
References: Learning Theory In Psychology.
https://www.simplypsychology.org/bandura.html

Cherry, Kendra (2023, July 27). Quotes from albert bandura on his Mclead,Saul (2024, February 1). Behaviorism in
theories. Very Well Mind. Psychology.
https://www.verywellmind.com/albert-bandura-quotes-2795687 https://www.simplypsychology.org/behaviorism.html

Introduction to social learning theory. (2023, December 8). Nolen, J. L. (2024, March 22). Albert bandura.
https://www.onlinemswprograms.com/social-work/theories/soc Encyclopedia Britannica.
ial-learning-theory/
https://www.britannica.com/biography/Albert-Bandura
Kurt, Serhat. (2019, December 26). Social learning theory: Albert
Social & Emotional. Books, Resources, & Programs.
bandura. Educational Technology.
https://educationaltechnology.net/social-learning-theory-al https://shop.scholastic.com/teachers-ecommerce/teacher/sho
bert-bandura/ ps/social-emotional-books.html
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