LEARNING THEORIES

What is Dweck's mindset theory

students either have a fixed or growth mindset

What is a growth mindset

you can develop any skills and traits you're born with

What is a fixed mindset

they're either born w/ or w/out certain skills and they cannot change these skills

What did Dweck say teachers should do

praise students for effort rather than praising the best

How does praising effort help

encourages students to believe they can improve with hard work, developing a growth mindset

What are the criticisms of Dweck's mindset theory

ignores innate traits, negative effects on self esteem, converys the idea that students may not be good at what theyre doing

How does Dweck ignore innate traits

she believes students have control over their achievements when things such as learning disabilities can hinder this

What could influence a child's learning

mental health, bullying

What is Willingham's learning theory

learning styles are a myth

What did Willingham state about student's learning

the information has to be meaningful for student's to learn best

What are the criticisms of Willigham's theory

some things benefit from being drilled in, conducting experiments can benefit students, some children need to be taught in specific ways

What is an example of something that benefits from being drilled in

times tables

Why is conducting experiments important

students understand the issues involved in carrying out research