Q1: Lower Order Thinking (Knowing, Understanding, and Applying): What are at least three of the basic principles and assumptions of social cognitive theory? Name at least one example that you may see in the classroom that you could apply social cognitive theory in the classroom.
Q2: Higher Order Thinking (Analyze and Create): What are some ways that you could promote or create self efficacy among students and teachers within your future classroom/school setting? Create at least four tips for raising self-efficacy and analyze how this could create a better learning environment.
Q1: Lower Order Thinking
ReplyDeleteOne assumption of social cognitive theory is that people can learn by observing others. Next, learning is an internal process that may or may not lead to a behavior change. Finally, cognitive processes influence motivation and learning. For the first assumption, you might see a young student watching an older student to figure out how to behave at school. Or, children learn what behaviors are appropriate by watching their teachers. Next, you might not get an apology from a student until he/she realizes they have done something wrong. Finally, children set goals all the time, which can influence their motivation and way of learning.
Q2: Higher Order Thinking
1. Modeling is a great way to increase self-efficacy. By modeling good behavior, students will be able to see what good behavior actually looks like, will make it easier for them to execute the desired behavior.
2. Choice is a great way to increase self-efficacy. This will allow them to choose an activity that best fits their personality. In addition, choice increases motivation.
3. Award your students with effort! Yes, accuracy is important; however, so is effort. Students need to learn they are not always going to succeed at every activity, but it is still important to finish what they started. Also, awarding people for effort will build struggling students' self-esteem.
4. Set your students up for success. It is important for teachers to prepare their students so they can succeed. For example, make sure the students know what is going to be on the test. This does not mean they need to know every detail; it simply means they need to have an idea of what to expect if they are going to succeed. By preparing your students, they will feel confident in their abilities, which will increase their motivation and self-esteem.
Bloom's Taxonomy:
Lower-Order Thinking:I had to recall the basic assumptions of social cognitive theory. I could not give examples without understanding the assumptions. Finally, I had to apply my knowledge to my own examples.
Higher-Order Thinking: I had to analyze how my tips would create a better learning environment. I also had to create my own tips on how to raise self-efficacy.
Ciara, your questions are great and labeled correctly. I enjoyed digging a little deeper into the social cognitive theory because of your questions.
ReplyDeleteQ1:
1.)People learn by observing others: In the classroom a student may learn to solve a math problem or spell a word by simply watching a teacher or peer do it.
2.)People and their environments mutually influence each other: Students have a tendency to focus their attention on only certain parts of the environment.
3.)Behaviors become increasingly self-regulated: In younger years children’s choices are guided by the adults in their life but as time passes children begin to become more self-regulated. They make their own choices, goals, and decide how to behave in certain situations.
Q2:
1.)Use praise sparingly and specifically. Too much praise can cause children to become “praise junkies” causing them to do things to please others rather than themselves.
2.)Give children the opportunity to make their own choices!
3.)Give children the opportunity to figure out and fix their mistakes.
4.)Create activities that let children be successful.