& #8230; how people interpret the results of their own behavior informs and alters their environments and the personal factors they possess which, in turn, inform and alter subsequent behavior. This is the foundation of Bandura's (1986) conception of reciprocal determinism, the view that (a) personal factors in the form of cognition, affect, and biological events, (b) behavior, and (c) environmental influences create interactions that result in a triadic reciprocality (Pajares, 2002)
, Albert Bandura Cirriculum Vita, 2006) the focus and title of his first full length book was on the phenomena of Adolescent Aggression (Bandura & Walters, 1959). Since that time Bandura has become a consummate writer, developing alone and in collaboration several key texts in both journal and book form that serve as guides for his own theories and additional research and theories regarding how people learn and exhibit behavior and why these issues are important and really fundamental to development (Rosenstock, Strecher, & Becker, 1988)
As the individual matures, he achieves an identity which is at once both individual and social, and the two aspects are not clearly separable. The individual component of personal identity is represented in the older, early acquired traits (Cerulo, 1997)
This helps them strive to align their own behaviors with what they have observed and admired in others. One of the reasons self-evaluation makes such a significant contribution to social cognitive theory is that is a strong motivating factor in the recovery or rehabilitation process (Moretti, 2004)
By the same token, they learn that choices that are considered inappropriate for their gender result in punishment, and therefore they strive to avoid behaviors and actions that deviate from what is expected. As such, the learn to modify their behaviors based on what the socialization process has taught them will garner them better results (Yawkey & Johnson, 1988)
And through content evaluation, she evaluates the contents as to the importance of the information, its relevance, how the student will use it beyond her class, what parts of the information will the student be able to quickly understand, or for which he will need extra instruction, and the choice of pacing and what evaluations will help the student understand the information (Jordan). PRE-B3 -- Various Learning Needs Every person has a unique way of learning and this depends on, as well as requires a particular style of instruction (Giles et al
Social Cognitive Theory THE CLASSROOM AS A SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT Major Components and Theorists This theory is a concept or view, which focuses on learning by observing others (Hurst, 2014)
Through it, the teacher's own negative behavior can prevent the student from participating and learning and, thus, limit their participation, appreciation and learning of the lesson (Hurst). Christian Worldview and Approach to Teaching and Learning A Christian leader has the responsibility of influencing others to obey God's will (McCallum, 2012)
How to Differentiate Lessons and Activities according to the Theory This can be done by remembering certain principles. First, differentiation does not and cannot occur overnight but is always in progress (Williams, 2014)