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.

scholarly journals Idea uniwersytetu kształcącego ludzi zaangażowanych w pracę

1970 ◽  
pp. 387-397
Author(s):  
Konrad Kulikowski
Keyword(s):  
Social Learning ◽  
Learning Theory ◽  
Work Engagement ◽  
Social Learning Theory ◽  
Job Demands ◽  
University Education ◽  
Job Crafting ◽  
University Environment ◽  
The Social ◽  
The University

The first part of this article introduces the work engagement concept in a framework of the Job Demands-Resources Theory and discusses a relation between work engagement and job crafting. Next, the author presents the hypothesis that university education can form engaged employees by enhancing students’ self-efficacy beliefs about their ability to effectively crafting their future job environments. On the basis of the Social Learning Theory the author proposed three possible methods on how the university community could promote job crafting behaviors among students. These methods are: trainings and persuasions, modeling, or observation of how university top researchers work, and allowing students to experience success in changing different aspects of the university environment.

Agroforestry Information Dissemination and the Social Learning Theory in Pontal do Paranapanema, São Paulo, Brazil

2014 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 1-15
Author(s):  
Douglas J. Levey ◽  
PK Ramachandran Nair ◽  
Taylor V. Stein ◽  
Wendy Francesconi ◽  
Jaret C. Daniels ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Learning ◽  
Learning Theory ◽  
Social Learning Theory ◽  
Information Dissemination ◽  
Sao Paulo ◽  
São Paulo ◽  
The Social

scholarly journals Facebook: A School Librarian’s Tool for Building a Community of Readers

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paulette Stewart
Keyword(s):  
Social Learning ◽  
Social Development ◽  
Social Environment ◽  
Learning Theory ◽  
Social Learning Theory ◽  
Literacy Skills ◽  
Development Theory ◽  
Educational Tool ◽  
The Social ◽  
Literature Circle

In this paper Facebook is examined as an educational tool that can be used to facilitate the development of literacy skills. The philosophical assumptions underlying the Social Development Theory by Vygotsky and the Social Learning Theory by Bandura were used to substantiate the benefits students can gain from learning in a social environment such as Facebook. Librarians can help students to develop their literacy skills, by using the Literature Circle on facebook. Assigning readers roles such as literary luminary, synthesizer, analyzer, and evaluator and rotating these roles will allow readers to develop the various literacy skills overtime and to avoid monotony.

scholarly journals Students' Knowledge and Attitude on Preventive Behaviour of Zika Disease

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 20-25
Author(s):  
Mahirah Abdul Rahman ◽  
Norhani Mohd Jais ◽  
Saodah Wok
Keyword(s):  
Social Learning ◽  
Learning Theory ◽  
Social Learning Theory ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Jel Classification ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
The Social ◽  
Preventive Behaviour ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
Positive Correlations

Objective - The purpose of this paper is to identify knowledge and attitude on preventive behaviour of the Zika disease. Using the Social Learning Theory, the present study aims: (1) to evaluate levels of knowledge, attitude and preventive behaviour on Zika disease; (2) to examine the relationship between knowledge and attitude with preventive behaviour; and (3) to determine the best predictor for Zika preventive behaviour. Methodology/Technique - This study employs the quantitative research design using the survey method. Data are collected using the self-administered questionnaire. A total of 207 students from a public university participated in the study. Findings – The levels of knowledge, attitude and preventive behaviour are high. There are positive correlations among knowledge, attitude and preventive behaviour. Attitude is the best predictor for preventive behaviour. With knowledge and positive attitude towards the disease, the preventive behaviours are practiced. Novelty - Very limited studies have been done in Malaysia regarding the Zika disease. This study provides valuable insights of knowledge and attitude that influence prevention behaviour of the disease especially among university students. Type of Paper - Empirical Keywords: Malaysia; Mosquito-borne Disease; Social Learning Theory; Students; Zika. JEL Classification: I12, I21.

scholarly journals Homosexuality in Ghana: Perspectives of Science, Social Learning Theory and Religion

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 18-40
Author(s):  
Victor Selorme Gedzi ◽  
Kwakye Siaw Ahenkora ◽  
Yunus Dumbe
Keyword(s):  
Social Learning ◽  
Learning Theory ◽  
Social Learning Theory ◽  
The State ◽  
The Social ◽  
Group Interviews

The study discusses homosexuality in Ghana. It has analyzed the interdisciplinary views of science, the social learning theory and religion on the phenomenon. The approach is mainly qualitative involving both individual and group interviews. Individual and group informants were respectively selected using purposeful and availability sampling designs in institutions, towns/cities, and secret homosexual parties. The findings were that homosexuality in Ghana portrays a learnt behavior; it is not genetically caused as some claim. Religiously, the phenomenon is seen as a sinful act. The study suggests ways that homosexuals can be helped to overcome their situation. The study is important because it highlights the state of homosexuality in Ghana and suggests helpful ways of dealing with it. It also contributes to existing local and global debates on the phenomenon.

scholarly journals Basic Leadership Training bagi Mahasiswa dengan Pendekatan Social Learning Theory

2012 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 59
Author(s):  
Dian Yudhawati ◽  
Arundati Shinta
Keyword(s):  
Social Learning ◽  
Learning Theory ◽  
Social Learning Theory ◽  
Leadership Training ◽  
Daily Activity ◽  
Leadership Behaviors ◽  
Observation Process ◽  
The Social ◽  
Good Leader

<span><em>Being a good leader is a result of learning. A good leader criterion </em><span><em>in most of people’s head is either success in completing organizational tasks or </em><span><em>beloved by most of members. That criterion is really difficult to be learned and </em><span><em>then be internalized. Based on the social learning theory, one learns to be a leader </em><span><em>through observation process as the first step. In daily activity, there are many </em><span><em>leaders but only certain leader who is observed about his or her behaviors in detail. </em><span><em>That observed leader usually success in completing organizational tasks and also </em><span><em>beloved by his or her members. After observation, the next process is memorizing </em><span><em>those behaviors. The next stage is trying to produce those behaviors. This third </em><span><em>step can be achieved through leadership training. In that training, one is motivated </em><span><em>to produce and imitate those behaviors. After training, one can practice the new </em><span><em>leadership behaviors in daily activity if he or she receives behavior reinforcements. </em><span><em>Because of those reinforcements, the new leadership behaviors will be his or her </em><span><em>good habits. Actually, in that leadership training, one can learn either being a good </em><span><em>leader or good member. Being a good member, one should be able to inspire either </em><span><em>other members or leader. He or she should not be a problem source but a solution </em><span><em>source.</em></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br /></span>

Antecedents and consequences of excessive online social gaming: a social learning perspective

2019 ◽  
Vol 33 (2) ◽  
pp. 657-688 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiang Gong ◽  
Kem Z.K. Zhang ◽  
Chongyang Chen ◽  
Christy M.K. Cheung ◽  
Matthew K.O. Lee
Keyword(s):  
Social Learning ◽  
Observational Learning ◽  
Social Learning Theory ◽  
Family Conflict ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Work Conflict ◽  
The Social ◽  
Social Gaming ◽  
Antecedents And Consequences ◽  
Learning Factors

Purpose Drawing on the social learning theory, the purpose of this paper is to examine the antecedents and consequences of users’ excessive online social gaming. Specifically, the authors develop a model to propose that observational learning and reinforcement learning mechanisms together determine excessive online social gaming, which further foster adverse consequences. Design/methodology/approach The model is empirically validated by a longitudinal survey among users of a popular online social game: Arena of Valor. The empirical data are analyzed using component-based structural equation modeling approach. Findings The empirical results offer two key findings. First, excessive online social gaming is determined by observational learning factors, i.e. social frequency and social norm, and reinforcement learning factors, i.e. perceived enjoyment and perceived escapism. Second, excessive online social gaming leads to three categories of adverse consequences: technology-family conflict, technology-work conflict and technology-person conflict. Meanwhile, technology-family conflict and technology-work conflict further foster technology-person conflict. Originality/value This study contributes to the literature by developing a nomological framework of excessive online social gaming and by extending the social learning theory to excessive technology use.

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