Albert Bandura Social Cognitive Theory Background Born December

Albert Bandura Social Cognitive Theory

Background Born December 4 th, 1925 Raised in Mundare, Alberta Attended University of British Columbia for undergraduate years Finished Masters/Ph. D at University of Iowa

Career Finished postdoctoral work at Wichita Guidance Center Accepted position at Stanford in 1953 and continues there today "As I reflect on my journey to this octogenarian milepost, " he wrote, "I am reminded of the saying that it is not the miles traveled but the amount of tread remaining that is important. When I last checked, I still have too much tread left to gear down or to conclude this engaging Odyssey. "

Research Social Modeling Social Cognitive Theory Self-Efficacy

Social Modeling Bobo Doll Experiment

Social Cognitive Theory

Self-Efficacy Our capacity for self-reflection leads to a selflimiting process whereby we limit our accomplishments based upon our notions of what we are capable of achieving

20 th Century Thinkers Agree “Outstanding leaders go out of their way to boost the self-esteem of their personnel. If people believe in themselves, it's amazing what they can accomplish. ” - Sam Walton “You have to believe in yourself, that's the secret. " - Charlie Chaplin Whether you think you can or think you can't, you're right" Henry Ford “You are Braver than you Believe, Smarter than you Seem, and Stronger than you Think. ” - Winnie the Pooh "I think I can, I think I can. . . " - The Little Engine That Could

Questions for the Classroom What behaviors are modeled in the classroom? How do behaviors manifested at home replicate themselves in the classroom? What factors can be altered for successful cognitive functioning? (behavioral, personal, environmental) How can we inspire students to believe that they will succeed?

Steps towards and Effective Classroom Management Model actions of respect and care; the teacher must establish the environment of the classroom Establish expectations for classroom conduct and hold all students to them Communicate behaviors with parents and how they affect the education of students Hold the belief that all students can succeed; students will perceive if you truly believe it

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Resources http: //p 20 motivationlab. org/Bandura http: //www. psych. ualberta. ca/GCPWS/Bandura/Biography/ Bandura_bio 7. html http: //webspace. ship. edu/cgboer/bandura. html