dweck and willingham's learning theories

Question 1

dweck suggests

Answer 1

mindset relates to the way that we think in relation to where our talents come from and whether these are changeable.

Question 2

growth mindset

Answer 2

believe intelligence can be developed through
experiences and if we work hard and learn skills then our abilities and
therefore our intelligence will improve.

Question 3

fixed mindset

Answer 3

believe that intelligence is predefined and we our born
with certain abilities. Fear failure as it reflects badly on their innate talents.

Question 4

praise for effort

Answer 4

Teachers & parents play an important part in the development of different
mindsets through giving praise for the amount of effort made.

Question 5

willingham suggests

Answer 5

there is no evidence to support the view
that individuals have preferences about how to learn - learning styles don’t exist.

Question 6

he argues

Answer 6

for the importance of meaning for learning. When in class, most of the information that you are required to learn is not visual or auditory, it is meaning based - most learning takes place through understanding the meaning.

Question 7

limitations

Answer 7

Dweck’s theory can be criticised for focusing too much on the importance of
nurture in that achievement is dependent on effort praise (ignores biological
learning difficulties & disabilities).
Willingham ignores innate factors in development (e.g. hearing or sight loss).