Which statement below accurately illustrates dual coding as it relates to the use of sensory aids?

Question

Which statement below accurately illustrates dual coding as it relates to the use of sensory aids?

Question 1 options:

 

A) The speaker displayed important terms in both English and Spanish.


B) The speaker used a microphone.




C) The speech was shown live on television.


D) The speaker displayed pictures of fossils while she explained them.

Answer 1

D is the correct answer. By presenting the fossil images and explaining them in detail represents dual coding.

Answer 2

Dual coding is a teaching method that combines visual and verbal materials, so explaining fossils while showing images of them would be dual coding.

While public speaking, it's advised to appeal to various learning styles, so dual coding is important to reach the auditory and visual learners. It would be even BETTER to also paint a visual picture by telling a story about fossils AND let the audience see and touch a real fossil, if possible.