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Your Crew, Your Clues

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Your Crew, Your Clues

Students will be able to define social learning and identify how they learn from others by observing and interacting with peers.

Understanding social learning helps students recognize the constant learning happening around them, encouraging mindful observation and positive peer interactions for skill development and personal growth.

Audience

7th Grade

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Interactive discussion and real-world examples.

Prep

Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction: What's the Scoop?

5 minutes

  • Begin by asking students: "How do you learn new things?" (Brainstorm a few ideas).
    - Introduce the concept of social learning using Your Crew, Your Clues Slide Deck (Slide 1-2).
    - Explain that social learning is all about learning from observing and interacting with others, just like a detective gathers clues from their crew.

Step 2

Exploring Examples

10 minutes

  • Show examples of social learning from Your Crew, Your Clues Slide Deck (Slide 3-5).
    - Ask students to share personal examples of how they've learned something from a friend, family member, or even a character in a show/game.
    - Facilitate a brief class discussion about the different ways we learn from others (e.g., watching, imitating, getting feedback).

Step 3

Social Learning Scenarios

10 minutes

  • Distribute the Social Learning Scenario Worksheet.
    - Have students work individually or in small groups to read the scenarios and identify the social learning happening.
    - Bring the class back together to discuss a few scenarios and their answers.

Step 4

Wrap-up and Reflection

5 minutes

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Slide Deck

Your Crew, Your Clues

The Power of Social Learning!

Welcome students and introduce the lesson title. Ask students to think about how they learn new things, especially from friends or family. Briefly mention that today's lesson is about how we learn from others.

What is Social Learning?

It's learning from others!

  • Observing: Watching what others do.
  • Imitating: Trying what others do.
  • Interacting: Getting feedback and advice.

Think of it like being a detective, gathering clues from your 'crew' (friends, family, teachers!) to learn new skills and behaviors.

Introduce the formal definition of social learning. Emphasize that it's all about learning by watching, listening, and interacting with people around us, just like a detective gathers clues.

Example 1: Learning a New Game

Scenario: Your friend shows you a new card game. You watch them play a few rounds, listen to their explanations, and then try to play yourself. They give you tips as you go.

Social Learning in Action: You learned the rules and strategies by observing and interacting with your friend!

Present the first example. Ask students if they have ever learned something similar from a friend. Encourage them to share brief anecdotes.

Example 2: Being a Good Teammate

Scenario: In a group project, you notice how one classmate always listens to everyone's ideas and encourages others. You start trying to do the same in your own group.

Social Learning in Action: You learned positive teamwork behaviors by observing your classmate!

Present the second example. Discuss how social learning isn't just about physical skills, but also about attitudes and problem-solving.

Example 3: Mastering a Skill Online

Scenario: You want to learn how to draw anime characters. You watch tutorial videos online where artists show their techniques step-by-step. You pause and practice alongside them.

Social Learning in Action: You learned drawing techniques by observing and imitating the online artists!

Present the third example. Highlight how social learning can even happen through media.

Your Daily Detectives!

You are constantly learning from your crew!

  • Every day, you pick up new skills, ideas, and ways of behaving by watching and interacting with others.
  • This makes social learning a SUPERPOWER for growth!

Keep observing, keep interacting, and keep learning!

Summarize the key takeaway. Emphasize that social learning is happening all the time and is a powerful way to grow.

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Worksheet

Social Learning Scenario Worksheet

Instructions: Read each scenario below. Then, in the space provided, explain how social learning is happening in each situation. Remember, social learning is learning by observing and interacting with others!


Scenario 1

Your younger sibling watches you tie your shoelaces every morning. One day, they pick up their own shoes and try to copy your movements, eventually succeeding after a few tries.

How is social learning happening here?







Scenario 2

In science class, your group is building a model volcano. One of your teammates suggests a new way to mix the baking soda and vinegar for a bigger eruption. You watch them do it and realize their method is more effective, so you adopt it for future experiments.

How is social learning happening here?







Scenario 3

You join a new online game and see experienced players using specific strategies to win battles. You pay attention to their moves, try to imitate them, and over time, you become much better at the game.

How is social learning happening here?







Scenario 4

Your drama teacher demonstrates how to project your voice during a monologue. You listen carefully and then practice speaking loudly and clearly, mimicking the teacher's posture and breathing techniques.

How is social learning happening here?






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Cool Down

Social Learning Reflection Cool Down

Instructions: Take a few moments to reflect on today's lesson. Answer the questions below in your own words.


  1. In your own words, what is social learning?



  2. Can you think of one new example of social learning that wasn't discussed today? Describe it briefly.






  3. How can recognizing social learning help you in school or in your everyday life?






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