Coach And Performer Flashcards
What are the 4 coaching styles
- Command
- Reciprocal learning
- Discovery learning
- Problem solving
What is the command style
-This is where the teacher makes all of the decisions with no input from the learners
- the teacher adopts on authoritarian manners and performers complete the same actions
What is the reciprocal learning style
- this is where most decisions are made by the teacher with a little bit of learner input.
- the task may be set by a teacher and completed by learners in pairs where they alternate the roles of performers and coaches
What is the discovery learning
- this is where the teacher guides the learner to finding the correct pattern by providing information, rules or asking questions when appropriate
- the teacher acts as a faciliator
- there may be one or more solutions to a problem and the performer may have to adapt the response to suit ability
What is the problem solving
- this is where the teacher sets a problem and the learner devises a suitable solution
- it is a open end approach
- it encourages creativity while developing the cognitive and performance elements of the performer
When would you use a particular coaching/teaching style ?
-Mosston and ashworth 1986 suggested a continuum of teaching styles could be used based on who makes the decision about the learning environment and the actions that occur within it.
- the key styles that need to be learned are- command style (A), reciprocal style (C/D), discovery style (F) and problem solving style (I/J)
What factors need to be considered when choosing the coaching style
- activity (complexity of skill, risk level)
- learner (prior skill knowledge, fitness levels, age, experience, motivation levels)
- learner situation (Time available, environment, equipment, size of group)
- teacher/coach (professional knowledge and experience)
What factors need to be considered when choosing the coaching style
- activity
- learner
- learner situation
- teacher/coach
Advantages of discovery learning
- It encourages creativity and decision making skills
- learners are permitted to work at their own pace
- Increased motivation and self confidence
Disadvantages of discovery learning
- Learning isn’t uniform with all learners
- Time consuming
- Progress of large groups is difficult to monitor
Advantages of problem solving
- Encourages creativity
- Work at own pace
- Development of responsibility
Disadvantages of problem solving
- Time consuming
- Difficult if people lack creativity
- May not be the right decision
Advantages of reciprocal learning
- Instructions and objectives are clear
- Social communication is developed
- Learners develop some responsibility
Disadvantages of reciprocal learning
- May be difficult with beginners
- Learners may lack sufficient communication
Advantages of command style of learning
- Instructions and observations are clear
- Information can be given quickly if times limitted
- Large groups can be catered for quickly