A-level Psychology [edexcel]- Learning theories, Bandura et al. Bobo doll experiment.

This is an A-Level psychology lesson which focuses on learning theories. This lesson includes Bandura et al (1961)- original Bobo doll experiment along with their follow up studies. The lesson is designed to last 90 minutes and there are a total of 10 slides on the power point. This lesson is designed to come after students have learned about Social Learning theory. In order to complete the lesson successfully students should have access to the ALevel textbook, Edexcel book for year one and AS level.

Included:

• Starter activity based on recapping social psychology.
• Title page- encouraging students to think about what they can remember about social learning theory and what they already know about the Bobo doll experiment.
• Recap of social learning theory- students to work out missing words.
• Short video clip, link on power point slide. Questions for students to think about as an introduction to the study.
• 3 slides which goes through a brief run through of the original (1961) Bobo doll experiment. Challenge questions provided throughout. Includes aim, procedure, findings and conclusion.
• Evaluation of the original experiment. Worksheet for students to complete. Attached as a separate document.
• reading task- will need access to the textbook pages. Short answer exam question provided.
• Bandura et al, additional studies (1963 & 1965). Two slides which briefly runs through each experiment, students should then use the textnook pages to make sure they understand the studies.
• Plenary- bringing everything together. Mind map task- provided on a separate document. Students to summarise everything they know about SLT, Bandura (1961) and Bandura at al’s additional studies.

Textbook pages have not been attached. However, please email me at amyfo7@live.co.uk if you need any additional attachments.