wgu Learners and Learning Science
(WGU, 2026) – Complete Review
Notes
A teacher is working with a 2yr in the Erkinson autonomy versus shame and doubt
stage of development, which strategy would the teacher use day to day w this
stage? - CORRECT ANSWER ✅✅ - encouraging independent performance of
tasks
Which instructional activity in a high school class align with Vygotsky's view of
development? - CORRECT ANSWER ✅✅ - allowing students to discuss new
ideas w peers
A teacher is working w 8 yr old in erkinsons'" industry vs. inferiority" stage of
development. Which is implemented for day-to-day cases at this stage? -
CORRECT ANSWER ✅✅ - encouraging a mindset of perseverance and success
A teacher is working with a 15-year-old who is in Erickson's "identity vs. role
confusion" stage of development. Which strategy should the teacher implement for
day-to-day interactions based on this stage of development? - CORRECT
ANSWER ✅✅ - Using self-reflection to explore interests and values
A teacher uses simple rhymes to help students remember important formulas.
Which learning theory forms the basis of the strategy in this scenario? -
CORRECT ANSWER ✅✅ - Cognitivism