Summary: Of the countless theories covered in the first half of the course, I'm going to review (summarize) Albert Bandura's "Social Learning Theory." One key difference between Bandura's theory and other theories is a non-stage theory, and was an adaptation of Robert Sear's, "Social Learning theory". The origins of Bandura's theory are found in Behaviorism, exemplified in his famous "Bobo Doll" experiment. The Social Learning theory posits that learning comes predominately through one's own personal experiences and a socializing agent. There are many important terms and concepts that encompass the Social Learning Theory. One of the key concepts of this theory is Observational learning, which is a type of learning where an individual learns
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One educational implication of this theory is that it allows teachers to be viewed as effective model for adolescents. This includes being viewed as friendly, supportive, and warm, by students. Another implication of the Social Learning Theory that applies to both educators and parents is that will have a better understanding as to why adolescents imitate bad behavior. Once educators and parents have a better understanding, it becomes a lot easier to curb these behaviors. Overall, the Social Learning Theory offers a fascinating perspective on adolescent development that can be widely applied in parenting, and in …show more content…
I look back fondly on adolescence as a period where had no worries, and all I focused on primarily (but never stressed about) was Soccer, and hanging out with friends. In addition, another strength of the Social learning theory that is evident in my adolescent development is how it posits that one's culture plays a key role in how fast an individual reaches the end of adolescence. For example, in my Jewish culture, I technically have been a man since I was 13 years old when I had a Bar Mitzvah. One of the of the weaknesses of Bandura's theory, that can also be applied to own adolescent development, is how it rejects age-related changes in adolescent development. In this theory, biology's role is very neglected, with Bandura ignoring countless changed that are completely related to it in adolescent development. This includes changes in one's brain (e.g. Pre-Frontal Cortex). In addition, there are too many possible environmental factors in Bandura's
One educational implication of this theory is that it allows teachers to be viewed as effective model for adolescents. This includes being viewed as friendly, supportive, and warm, by students. Another implication of the Social Learning Theory that applies to both educators and parents is that will have a better understanding as to why adolescents imitate bad behavior. Once educators and parents have a better understanding, it becomes a lot easier to curb these behaviors. Overall, the Social Learning Theory offers a fascinating perspective on adolescent development that can be widely applied in parenting, and in …show more content…
I look back fondly on adolescence as a period where had no worries, and all I focused on primarily (but never stressed about) was Soccer, and hanging out with friends. In addition, another strength of the Social learning theory that is evident in my adolescent development is how it posits that one's culture plays a key role in how fast an individual reaches the end of adolescence. For example, in my Jewish culture, I technically have been a man since I was 13 years old when I had a Bar Mitzvah. One of the of the weaknesses of Bandura's theory, that can also be applied to own adolescent development, is how it rejects age-related changes in adolescent development. In this theory, biology's role is very neglected, with Bandura ignoring countless changed that are completely related to it in adolescent development. This includes changes in one's brain (e.g. Pre-Frontal Cortex). In addition, there are too many possible environmental factors in Bandura's