Applications of the Theoretical Perspective to Education
Observational Learning is the theory that human beings learn to behave in certain ways by observing and imitating the behaviour of others. By observing other people’s behaviour we can learn the consequences of certain actions and depending on the observed outcome decide whether the actions are beneficial to the person and whether they would benefit us were we to act in a similar manner. This theory can be applied to education because many students model their behaviour on its predicted consequence. If a student is punished for bad behaviour other students may not copy this behaviour because they have seen the consequence and do not want to be punished. Similarly, if a student receives praise for good work then other students may strive to produce better work because they have seen the consequence and want to be treated with the same praise.
Albert Bandura conducted an experiment based on observational learning. He used young children to see if they would model their behaviour on that of an older model irre
The second proposition is of self-actualisation which suggests that humans want to fulfil their potential and become what we are capable of being. In relation to education teachers should recognise that students want to better themselves and they should understand that motivation comes from within and children have a natural curiosity.
Psychological health is important because tension is caused by a difference between the perceived self and the ideal self. To avoid this tension teachers should show unconditional positive regard for the student and treat them with respect. They should provide the child with experiences of success and make them feel valued and cared for.
Lev Vygotsky proposed the theory that to appreciate a child’s capability in terms of their learning we should not only look at what they are capable of individually but also what they can accomplish with support from someone else.
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