Hi everyone,

This is Lingjin Liu (Clarity). I am so sorry for the late response about week 4 scholarly discussion.

Pavio (1991) discovered dual coding theories is that individuals’ memory has two that deal with visual and verbal stimuli. Whilst it stores them independently, words and images are linked. These linked memories make retrieval much easier. The word or image stimulates retrieval of the other.

It is important for teachers to apply dual coding theory in teaching students. When teachers employ a dual coding mindset to their learning materials, the student’s cognitive load is reduced and their working memory capacity is increased, thus, learning is improved.

I remember that the first time I learned English, my English teacher always used picture to help us learn and memorize English words by visual and audio way. I improved my learning efficiency. I think if I would be a teacher in the future, the dual coding theory would be used in my class frequently.

Thank you.

Paivio, A. & Clark, J. M. (1991). Dual Coding Theory and Education. Educational Psychology Review, 3(3), 149-210.