social learning
[ˈsoʊʃəl ˈlɜrnɪŋ]
noun
aprendizagem social
1. The process of acquiring knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviors through observation, imitation, and interaction with other people in social contexts
Social learning theory explains how children learn by observing their parents and peers.
A teoria da aprendizagem social explica como as crianças aprendem observando seus pais e colegas.
2. Learning that occurs through social interactions and collaborative experiences rather than through formal instruction alone
The workshop emphasized social learning through group discussions and peer feedback.
O workshop enfatizou a aprendizagem social através de discussões em grupo e feedback entre pares.
3. The acquisition of new behaviors, attitudes, or knowledge through exposure to how others behave in their social environment
Social learning happens naturally when teenagers adopt the habits and values of their friend groups.
A aprendizagem social ocorre naturalmente quando adolescentes adotam os hábitos e valores de seus grupos de amigos.
Social learning is a foundational concept in both Brazilian and American education systems, particularly valued in constructivist pedagogies. In Brazil, it aligns with Paulo Freire's educational philosophy emphasizing dialogue and community learning. In the USA, it's deeply rooted in Albert Bandura's social learning theory and is widely applied in corporate training, school curricula, and online learning communities.
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