Examining Observational Learning Theory in the Domain of Human Sexuality

2006 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adam T. Murry ◽  
Jill Quilici
Keyword(s):  
Learning Theory ◽  
Observational Learning ◽  
Human Sexuality

The Implications of Social Modelling Research for Education

1978 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 161-178 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gregory C. R. Yates ◽  
Shirley M. Yates
Keyword(s):  
Learning Theory ◽  
Observational Learning ◽  
Social Learning Theory ◽  
Rule Learning ◽  
Imitative Learning ◽  
Educational Implications ◽  
Social Modelling ◽  
Vicarious Reinforcement ◽  
Teacher Modelling ◽  
Order Rule

The topic of imitative learning, or social modelling, has stimulated a large amount of empirical research in recent years. This article reviews this research from the perspective of social learning theory which emphasizes the human capacity for higher-order rule learning to occur through modelling exposure. Variables relevant to observational learning are distinguished from the variables more directly relevant to imitative performance. Educational implications of these findings are discussed, particularly through research into vicarious reinforcement, teacher modelling and peer modelling.

scholarly journals The Application of Bandura's Social Learning Theory in the Teaching of Academic Writing

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 01-09
Author(s):  
Zarihan Samsudin ◽  
Zainon Shamsudin ◽  
Mohd. Faisal Mohd Arif
Keyword(s):  
Social Learning ◽  
Learning Theory ◽  
Academic Writing ◽  
Observational Learning ◽  
Social Learning Theory ◽  
Kuala Lumpur ◽  
Linguistic Features ◽  
Academic Texts ◽  
The Social ◽  
Teaching Of Writing

Objective - This experimental study seeks to ascertain whether Bandura's (1977) Social Learning Theory can be used to teach academic writing. Interpreted in terms of an approach to the teaching of writing, the theory suggests that students can learn to write a particular text by observing closely the structural as well as the linguistic features of that text. Methodology/Technique - By observing how the text is written, students obtain an idea of how it is formed, and on later occasions they can use this information as a guide to produce similar texts. The sample of this study consists of 100 students from College University Poly-Tech MARA, Kuala Lumpur. The study adopts a pre/post-assessment of the students' writing performances for three types of academic essays. T-tests were used to compare the results of the 3 pre-tests with the results of the 3 post-tests which were administered to the participants after they underwent each of the 3 treatment sessions. Findings - The study reveals that the Social Learning Theory speaks the truth about the human natural learning process. Thus, this implies that this potent theory be used in designing varying approaches to teaching students the skills to write academic texts. Novelty - The study suggests that observational learning of sample texts provides students with guidance on how to improve their writing as it makes them aware of the different ways texts are organized for different communicative purposes, thereby promoting their confidence and positive attitude towards writing. Type of Paper - Empirical Keywords: Academic Writing; Social Learning Theory; Observational Learning; Analyzing; Emulating; Model Text.

Social Factors in Acquisition of Bar Pressing by Rats

1974 ◽  
Vol 34 (3_suppl) ◽  
pp. 1051-1054 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. Peter Bankart ◽  
Brenda M. Bankart ◽  
Michael Burkett
Keyword(s):  
Social Learning ◽  
Learning Theory ◽  
Observational Learning ◽  
Social Factors ◽  
Social Learning Theory ◽  
Operant Response ◽  
Sophisticated Model

An experiment was performed to determine the effects of a response-sophisticated model on the acquisition of a novel operant response (bar press) in the rat. Results are consistent with Bandura's social learning theory and suggest that previous studies may have confounded acquisition with performance in attempting to demonstrate observational learning in species other than man.

Using Video Modeling Intervention and Speech Generating Devices To Teach Requesting Behaviors to Persons With Autism

2011 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
pp. 109-113
Author(s):  
Karen Copple ◽  
Rajinder Koul ◽  
Devender Banda ◽  
Ellen Frye
Keyword(s):  
Developmental Disabilities ◽  
Experimental Design ◽  
Communication Skills ◽  
Observational Learning ◽  
Video Modeling ◽  
Single Subject ◽  
Design Studies ◽  
Communicative Behaviors ◽  
Speech Generating Device ◽  
Treatment Package

Abstract One of the instructional techniques reported in the literature to teach communication skills to persons with autism is video modeling (VM). VM is a form of observational learning that involves watching and imitating the desired target behavior(s) exhibited by the person on the videotape. VM has been used to teach a variety of social and communicative behaviors to persons with developmental disabilities such as autism. In this paper, we describe the VM technique and summarize the results of two single-subject experimental design studies that investigated the acquisition of spontaneous requesting skills using a speech generating device (SGD) by persons with autism following a VM intervention. The results of these two studies indicate that a VM treatment package that includes a SGD as one of its components can be effective in facilitating communication in individuals with autism who have little or no functional speech.

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