{"id":14172,"date":"2023-06-08T19:02:37","date_gmt":"2023-06-08T19:02:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/helpfulprofessor.com\/?p=14172"},"modified":"2024-05-29T17:54:42","modified_gmt":"2024-05-29T17:54:42","slug":"observational-learning-examples","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/helpfulprofessor.com\/observational-learning-examples\/","title":{"rendered":"16 Observational Learning Examples"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
\u27a1\ufe0f Definition<\/summary>\n

Definition of Observational Learning<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are 4 key factors involved in observational learning according to Albert Bandura (1977), the father of social learning theory<\/a> (later merging into the social cognitive theory<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Attention:<\/strong> The first key element is attention<\/em>. Observers cannot learn if they are not actually paying attention.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Retention:<\/strong> Retention<\/em> means that the observation must be placed in memory.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Reproduction:<\/strong> Reproduction<\/em> refers to the observer\u2019s ability to reproduce the behavior observed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Motivation: <\/strong>And finally, without motivation <\/em>to engage in the behavior, it will not be reproduced.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    In addition, the person being observed is also a key factor. Models that are in high-status positions, considered experts, are rewarded for their actions, or provide nurturance to the observer, are more likely to have their actions imitated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Situated Learning Theory<\/a> also highly values observational learning. This theory argues that people learn best when \u2018situated\u2019 within a group of people who are actively completing the tasks that need to be learned. For example, being an apprenticeship getting on-the-job training is seen to be far more valuable than learning about theory in a classroom.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

    \u27a1\ufe0f Study Card<\/summary>\n
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    \u27a1\ufe0f Video Lesson<\/summary>\n
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