LITERATURE REVIEW OF SOCIAL LEARNING THEORY AND ITS IMPLICATIONS IN THE WORLD OF EDUCATION AND SOCIALIZATION

Abstract

This article examines the social learning theory developed by Albert Bandura and its implications in the world of education and the socialization process. This approach emphasizes that the learning process does not only take place cognitively and individually, but also in a social context through observation, modeling, and interaction. This literature review uses a qualitative descriptive method with data sources from various scientific literature such as books, accredited national journals, and research reports. The results of the study indicate that the application of social learning theory can increase learning motivation, character formation, and internalization of moral and social values in education. Despite challenges such as the dominance of the behaviorist approach and the negative influence of social media, opportunities for implementing this theory remain open through the Independent Curriculum, teacher training, and contextual learning strategies. Social learning theory can be a conceptual foundation in building education that is more humanistic, collaborative, and relevant to the social dynamics of Indonesian society.