Cognitive (insight) learning theory Flashcards
1
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Who was the psychologist associated with this theory?
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- Gestalt
Gestaltism!!!!
2
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What did Gestalt believe?
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- ‘The whole is greater than the sum of its parts’.
- Teaching the whole skill was more effective then subroutines.
- This is because it allows the performer to maintained kinesthesis and fluency.
- It is used in realistic situations, that are closely linked to the game/event.
3
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Define insight learning
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- Using experience and understanding to solve problems relating to whole skill.
- Performer relies on perception to identify what’s happening.
4
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Key characteristics of the CLT
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- Cognitive
- Problem-solving
- Uses past experiences
- Focuses on the whole task.
5
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- Cognitive
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- Teaches the performer to think and learn independently without the coaches input.
6
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- Problem-solving
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- Leaves decision up to performer.
- Develops tactical understanding and performer becomes more capable.
- This increases intrinsic motivation.
7
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Which skills does this theory suit?
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- Open and externally paced skills.
- This promotes creativity and decision making.
8
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- Uses past experiences
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- Performer uses previous knowledge to decide how to deal with the variety of situations they are put in.
9
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- Focuses on the whole task
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- Kinaesthesis developed.
- Fluency maintained.
10
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Schemas
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CLT develops schemas:
- Based on past experiences.
- Stored in the LTM.
- Adapted and modified to suit different situations.
11
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Intervening variable
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- Responsible for piecing together information like a jigsaw to find a solution.
- Identifies variables and draws them together.
12
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Limitations of CLT
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- Not suitable for cognitive performers- no motor programmes formed (cannot use pre-existing knowledge).
- Info overload may occur when performing the whole skill.
- Time consuming.
