Simpson Social learning theories  Based on a combination of behavioral concepts with the understanding of the role that cognition plays in moulding our conditioning

Simpson 2014 Social Learning Theorists  Vygotsky ( )  Socio-cultural view of cognitive development  Albert Bandura (1969)  Social learning theory (S.L.T)  Julian rotter ( )  Observational learning  Locus of control 2

3 LEV VYGOTSKY: Socio Cultural Theory

4 Vygotsky Sociocultural theory of Cognitive Development Developed his theory at the same time as Piaget. Died at age 38 & his work was suppressed for 20 years. Provided the foundation for Social Development Theory. Social learning precedes development

Simpson 2014 Vygotsky ( social /cultural) theory  ZPD (Zone of Proximal development)  Scaffolding  Imitative learning  Internalization  Collaborative learning  Learning cannot be separated from its social/cultural context 5

6 Vygotsky ’ s Key Concepts Human Uniqueness - Lower Vs Higher Functions Mediating Activities and Mediating Systems Learning must be Internalised MKO (More Knowledgeable Other) ZPD (Zone of proximal Development)

7  Zone of Proximal Development 7

Simpson 2014 Modeling/ Observational Learning ( Albert Bandura)  Bandura created modeling theory with classic Bo-Bo Doll (inflatable clown) experiments  Model: Someone who serves as an example  Occurs by watching and imitating actions of another person and by noting consequences of a person’s actions 8

Simpson 2014 Fig A nursery school child imitates the aggressive behavior of an adult model he has just seen in a movie. (Photos courtesy of Albert Bandura.) 9

Simpson main premises  ATTENTION  RETENTION  MOTOR REPODUCTION  MOTIVATION 10

Simpson 2014 Steps to Successful Modeling  Pay attention to model  Remember what was done  Reproduce modeled behavior  If a model is successful or his/her behavior is rewarded, behavior more likely to recur  You tube clip 11

Simpson 2014 Julian Rotter  Behavioral potential  Expectancy  Reinforcement value  Psychological situation  Locus of control  12

Simpson Locus of control  Your view of the world  Balance is the best  Internals can place to much responsibility on themselves  Externals can place to much empathisis on the power of others

Simpson 2014 Activity 1  Think of behaviour that was modeled to you as a child;  Was it effective?  Why?  If not, what could have changed that? 14

Simpson 2014 Activity 2  What behaviour have you modeled ?  To who?  Was it effective?  Why/why not? 15

That’s all for today folks!!!!!! Simpson

Simpson 2014 DVD child development from Freud to spock, and beyond 17

Key Theorists &Concepts Psychoanalytic – Freud Neo – Freudian - Erickson, Attachment theorists: Ainsworth, Bowlby Cognitive-developmental – Piaget Learning Theorists - Skinner, Watson, Pavlov, Bandura Sociocultural – Vygotsky Humanistic - Maslow & Rogers Stage theorists of adult development - Buhler and Levinson Neuroscience - understanding of trauma impacts & brain plasticity Simpson