Bandura’s Observational model of
learning
• Demonstration by teacher/coach
• A four stage process. (pg 111 “AS PE AQA”)
• Attention: must be given to the model by the learner
• Retention: learner must be able to retain the skill in their
memory and have the ability to recall it.
• Motor production: Once an appropriate mental model
has been developed the learner must practice the skill.
• Motivation: if performance is successful this will provide
motivation. Vital for to other stages.
Part 7 Optimising Performance
Part C: Social Learning
• Define “social” and “learning”
• An alternative theory to conditioning.
• The two elements of this being imitation
and observation.
• Social Learning refers to attitudes /
behaviours. (A2 level)
• Observational learning refers to skill
acquisition (how we learn skills, As level)
Observational Learning
Perceptual Elements
• Attention and retention=Perception. (receiving and
processing information)
• Motor production and motivation= Psychomotor (Skill
performance).
• See fig 9.11 (Pg.111)
• What must the model have to be effect for learning?
• Relevancy to the learner (skill level)
• Accuracy of the demo (good technique passed on to
learners)
• Status of Role model (high status but keep relevancy)
Point of Observation so learners can see cues. Allow
them to watch without verbal guidance)