3.6 Bandura & Kolb

Social Learning Theory by Bandura

Theory that states that learning occurs through observation, imitation, and modeling, emphasizing that people learn by observing others and their consequences, rather than solely through direct experience

Reciprocal Determinism

Behaviorists see the environment as the chief impetus for development and Bandura suggested that the impetus for development is bidirectional

Observational Learning

People learn appropriate social behavior chiefly by observing and imitating models that is, by watching other people

Social Cognitive Theory

Theory in which cognitive processes are at work as people observe models, learn chinks of behavior, and mentally put the chunks together into complex new behavior patterns

Self-Efficacy

Confidence in one’s ability

Vicarious Reinforcement

When the model’s behavior is rewarded, the behavior is more likely to be imitated

Experiential Learning Theory by Kolb

Focuses on the best way to learn things is by actually having experiences

Concrete Experience, Reflective Observation, Abstract Conceptualization, & Active Experimentation

4 Stages of Kolb's Experiential Learning Cycle

Concrete Experience

Kolb's stage where there is a new experience, situation, or reinterpretation of existing experience in the light of new concepts

Reflective Observation

Kolb's Stage where a person reflects on the new experience in the light of their existing knowledge of particular importance are any inconsistencies between experience and understanding

Abstract Conceptualization

Kolb's stage that states that reflection gives rise to a new idea, or a modification of an existing abstract concept

Active Experimentation

Kolb's stage in which newly created or modified concepts give rise to experimentation

Diverging, Assimilation, Converging, & Accommodating

Kolb's 4 Basic Learning Styles

Diverging (Feeling and Watching)

Learning style in which learners are imaginative, enjoy observing situations from multiple perspectives, and are good at generating ideas (CE/RO)

Assimilation (Watching and Thinking)

Learning style in which learners are more interested in abstract concepts and theoretical models, and they excel at understanding and organizing information (AC/RO)

Converging (Doing and Thinking)

Learners that are practical problem-solvers who prefer technical tasks and find practical uses for abstract theories and ideas (AC/AE)

Accommodating (Doing and Feeling)

Hands-on learners who enjoy new challenges and experiences, and they are intuitive and enjoy completing plans (CE/AE)