Coach and Performer Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 4 coaching styles?
A
- Command
- Reciprocal
- Discovery
- Problem solving
2
Q
What is the command style?
A
- The teacher makes all the decisions with no input from the learners.
- Teacher adopts an authoritarian manner, and all the performers complete the same actions.
3
Q
Advantages of command style?
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- Instructions and objectives are clear.
- Control and discipline can be maintained.
- Information can be given quickly if time is limited.
- Large groups can be catered for easily.
4
Q
Disadvantages of command style?
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- No decision-making or input from the learner.
- Possible lack of understanding.
- Little allowance for individual creativity and responsibility.
- Limited individual feedback is given.
- Demotivation as learner becomes disengaged.
5
Q
What is the reciprocal style?
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- Most of the decisions are being made by the teacher with some learner input.
6
Q
Advantages of reciprocal style?
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- Teacher can still maintain overall control.
- Learners develop some responsibility for their own learning.
- Instructions and objectives are clear.
- Learners develop self-confidence and motivation levels may increase.
- Some individual feedback is received via teacher and partner.
7
Q
Disadvantages of reciprocal style?
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- May be difficult with beginners.
- Learners may lack sufficient communication skills to be effective.
- Difficulty in monitoring large groups to ensure they are all on-task.
8
Q
What is the discovery style?
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- Teacher guides the learner to find the correct movement pattern by providing information, clues and questions.
- Teacher acts as a facilitator and maybe gives 1 or more solutions to the problem.
- Performer might have to adapt the response to suit their own abilities.
9
Q
Advantages of discovery style?
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- Encourages creativity and decision-making skills.
- Development of the learner’s responsibility for their own learning.
- Increased motivation and self-confidence.
- Improves communication skills and promotes groups interaction.
- Development of a greater understanding of the task.
10
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Disadvantages of discovery style?
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- Time consuming
- Difficult with beginners or those who lack creativity
- Limited development if learners have poor communication skills.
- Progress of large groups is difficult to monitor.
11
Q
What is the problem-solving style?
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- involves the teacher setting a problem and the learner devises a suitable solution
- it encourages creativity
12
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Advantages of problem-solving style?
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- Encourages creativity and decision- making skills.
- Development of the learners responsibility for their own learning.
- Improves communication skills and promotes groups interaction.
- increased motivation and self-confidence
- Development of a greater understanding of the task
13
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Disadvantages of problem-solving style ?
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- Time- consuming.
- Difficult with beginners or those who lack creativity.
- Limited development if learners have poor communication skills.
- Progress of large groups is difficult to monitor.
14
Q
Ideal situations for the command style ?
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- groups are large
- tasks are complex
- situation is dangerous
15
Q
ideal situations for the reciprocal style?
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- learners are more experienced
- time is available
- there is limited danger present