willinghams learning theory

Question 1

verbal task example

Answer 1

learning how to structure an essay, learning a new language

Question 2

visual task example

Answer 2

using a graph to interpret data, learning shading techniques in art

Question 3

strength 1 (application)

Answer 3

has specific application to learning. aim has been to select research which has applications to learning and teaching and his criticism of learning styles is that it doesnt result in better school performance. means his research has real world value, an important outcome of research.

Question 4

strength 2 (scientific)

Answer 4

approach is that all concepts are drawn from scientific research. cognitive psychologist, so is aware of research related to learning