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Social, Constructivist, Behaviorist : A 4 page paper that explains and discusses each of these learning theories, including their major principles and theorists. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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principle is that learning is a continuous "reciprocal interaction between cognitive, behavioral, and environmental influences" (Kearsley, 2004). We observe, we model what we observe and learn whatever we have observed
and modeled. According to Bandura, there are four components in social learning theory: attention, retention, motor reproduction, and motivation (Kearsley, 2004). Each component involves a number of characteristics, for example,
retention involves symbolic coding, cognitive organization, and rehearsal (Kearsley, 2004). This series of events tells us that the first thing that must happen is the learning paying attention, which is
why teachers begin classes and lessons with something that will interest students. Social learning theory also addresses self-efficacy, the belief that "I" can do it, and self-regulation, students choosing which
behaviors to do and not do (Ormrod, 1999). Self-regulation includes setting ones own goals, observing oneself and judging oneself (Ormrod, 1999). Self-regulation leads to more independence in learning (Ormrod, 1999).
Instructional strategies include having students complete projects, making decisions on what they will do, such as a topic for an essay, setting their own schedule to complete a multi-faceted assignment
and so on. Banduras social learning theory is related to Vygotskys social cognition learning model, which states that culture is the primary factor in human development (Funderstanding, 2001). A childs
learning development is affected by the culture and environment in which he/she is raised (Funderstanding, 2001). In plain language, culture teaches children what to think and how to think (Funderstanding,
2001). Cognitive development is achieved through a dialectical process; the child learns through problem solving experiences and shares the information and knowledge with someone else (Funderstanding, 2001). Initially, the others
are parents and caregivers (Funderstanding, 2001). Language is the means for interactions and thus, for learning (Funderstanding, 2001). Social learning theory crosses the behavioral and cognitive frameworks because it is
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