Willingham's Strategies

Which three ways did Willingham believe children develop?

• Chemically

• Socially

• Cognitively (thinking)

• Schematically

• Physically

Willingham made some strategies to help children develop. Who are most likely to use these strategies?

• Parents/teachers

• Pilots

• Zookeepers

• Police

What kind of development does this strategy help develop?

"Practice the movements in that order enough times to make the muscle commands automatic"

• Socially

• Cognitively (thinking)

• Physically

"Parents/teachers should remember that student’s abilities are variable and can change from day to day."

• Socially

• Cognitively (thinking)

• Physically

"Demonstrate appropriate social behaviour as the children will imitate the behaviour of others through social learning."

• Socially

• Cognitively (thinking)

• Physically

"Focus on what movements will be suitable and in what order they need to be carried out."

• Socially

• Cognitively (thinking)

• Physically

"Use problems that are new and within a student’s ability but that also require some effort."

• Socially

• Cognitively (thinking)

• Physically

"Understand a child's likely stage of development when planning class activities."

• Socially

• Cognitively (thinking)

• Physically

"Build on a child’s ability to take the view of someone else so they can be behave helpfully. They can decentre at around 18 months."

• Socially

• Cognitively (thinking)

• Physically

Teacher John always uses polite words like "please" and "thank you" so that his students can learn manners and get along with each other.

• Socially

• Cognitively (thinking)

• Physically