Author Question: Describe four suggestions we can follow to apply social cognitive theory in our classrooms, and ... (Read 29 times)

Lisaclaire · **on:** Jun 20, 2018

Describe four suggestions we can follow to apply social cognitive theory in our classrooms, and provide an example of each.

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

We see a flashlight whirling in a darkened room. We tend to see a circle of light for an instant as the flashlight whirls around. This tendency to briefly see the circle of light most closely relates to:

a. sensory memory.
b. working memory.
c. long-term memory.
d. both working memory and long-term memory.

mcarey591 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 20, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Suggestions we can follow to help us apply social cognitive theory in our classrooms include: (1) with your students include the following. (1) Capitalize on modeling, such as modeling positive personality traits, social skills, and empathy ourselves, using students as models when appropriate, and bring non-stereotypical role models in to speak to our students. (2) Use vicarious reinforcement and punishment as learning and management tools, such as complimenting students who display positive behaviors in an attempt to promote these behaviors in their peers. (3) Follow through on all aspects of instruction and classroom management, such as following through on enforcement of classroom rules, to prevent the nonoccurrence of expected punishers serving as reinforcers for misbehavior, and returning assignments promptly to prevent the nonoccurrence of expected reinforcers serving as punishers which reduce student effort.

Answer to Question 2

a