This term paper explores the subject „Model-directed Learning, Albert Bandura’s Social Cognitive Learning Theory and its social-psychological Significance for School and Instruction“. The topic touches on several complex scientific areas that cannot be exhaustively discussed and in part can only contribute in a more generalized form to the scope of this term paper. Hence, there is the challenge of setting boundaries at first. The main focus of this paper is on the social cognitive learning theory according to Albert Bandura, with its central statements serving as the theoretical foundation of the paper as a whole.
The aim is to investigate, which basic principles Bandura is adopting from human behavior, how he does explain and analyze this approach. This theoretical rationale should be set up in the socio-psychological context of school and instruction. Hence, a main goal of this paper is to establish a theory-practice relevance. In other words, the focus is to investigate which consequences are arising from the social cognitive learning theory for school, teaching, education, and studying.
A key aspect of the social cognitive learning theory is model-based learning, thus, the assumption that human learning can happen through observation and imitation of others. In a society, in which humans strive for individuality and originality, imitation and simulation are associated with negative characteristics. Nevertheless, imitation behavior plays an important role even in every day situations. A person’s aggressive behavior or drug habit is often rationalized with the assumption that this behavior was copied from friends, or was due to the influence of others, or being surrounded with the wrong people. This term paper attempts to show the scientific reasoning behind this “everyday wisdom”, to in part rebut and analyze it. Social-psychological aspects in school and instruction will be used to characterize the relationship between social interactions at school, social learning at school, and learning through imitation, including the role of teacher behavior in this context.
Researching this topic will serve as a reflection for my goal to become a teacher. I would like to emphasize that this work does solely focus on central general scientific data. Of course, many of these results can be refined in a way that is specific to a situation
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Social cognitive learning theory
- Theoretical framework
- Learning from role models
- Theory of behavior modification
- Social-psychological aspects in school and instruction
- Social relationships in the classroom
- Teacher-student-interaction
- Social learning in school and instruction
- Teacher as model
- Summary: Pedagogical implications of the social cognitive learning theory for school and instruction
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This term paper explores the concept of model-directed learning, analyzing Albert Bandura's social cognitive learning theory and its social-psychological significance for school and instruction. The paper examines Bandura's theory as a foundation for understanding human behavior and its application to educational settings. It aims to establish a theory-practice relevance by investigating the implications of the social cognitive learning theory for teaching, education, and learning.
- The impact of social cognitive learning theory on human behavior.
- The significance of social interactions in learning.
- The role of role models and observational learning in the educational process.
- The application of the social cognitive learning theory in school and instruction.
- The influence of social cognitive learning theory on educational practices.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Introduction: This chapter introduces the concept of model-directed learning and Bandura's social cognitive learning theory, highlighting its relevance to educational practices. It emphasizes the importance of understanding the theory's central concepts and their implications for school, teaching, education, and learning.
- Social cognitive learning theory: This chapter delves into the theoretical framework of Bandura's social cognitive learning theory, contrasting it with radical behaviorism and emphasizing its integration of behaviorist and cognitivist perspectives. It explores the theory's key concepts, including the role of observational learning and the influence of role models.
- Social-psychological aspects in school and instruction: This chapter examines the application of Bandura's social cognitive learning theory in educational contexts. It analyzes social relationships in the classroom, the dynamics of teacher-student interaction, and the role of the teacher as a model. It also explores the significance of social learning in the educational process.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The paper focuses on the social cognitive learning theory, model-directed learning, Albert Bandura, observational learning, role models, social interactions, teacher-student interaction, educational practices, and the social-psychological significance of learning.
- Quote paper
- Liwia Kolodziej (Author), 2006, Model-directed Learning. Albert Bandura’s Social Cognitive Learning Theory and its Social-psychological Significance for School and Instruction, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/288024