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Some
Specific Social Learning Theories
Social Learning
Theory (SLT) is an umbrella for a host of more specific learning theories.
These theories can be used alone or in combination with other learning
theories. The four most common SLTs, and example curricula which are based
on them, are explained below.
- Social Cognitive Theory, a term often used interchangeably
with SLT, emphasizes the learner having knowledge, motivation, outcome
expectancy and self-efficacy. The curricula Be
Proud! Be Responsible! and Focus
on Kids are based on social cognitive theory.
- Cognitive Behavioral Theory emphasizes the learner personalizing
knowledge, gaining skills, and having self-efficacy. Cognitive behavioral
theory is one of the foundation theories of Reducing
the Risk.
- Social Inoculation Theory emphasizes behavioral rehearsal,
where learners become "immunized" by practicing resisting
future peer pressure to engage in risky behavior. The curriculum Postponing
Sexual Involvement by Marion Howard and Marie Mitchell is based
on social inoculation theory.
- Social Influence Theory emphasizes changing social norms as
a way to change the individual. Safer
Choices and Reducing the
Risk were based in part on social influence theory.
For more
information on these specific types of SLTs, refer to Teaching About
Sexuality and HIV: Principles and Methods for Effective Education,
Evonne Hedgepeth and Joan Helmich, New York University Press, 1996. Also
refer to the Resources section.
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