Guidance and Feedback

Question 1

What are the factors to consider for when verbal guidance should be used?

Answer 1

• More for autonomous performers as they will understand and already have mental image
• Can be used together with visual
• Requires lots of time
• Can be used in real time to motivate
• Size of group should be small

Question 2

What are the factors to consider for when visual guidance should be used?

Answer 2

• Can be used for beginners to give them a mental image of the skill
• Can be used for an expert to refine a skill for analysis
• Can be either a basic or complex skill
• Highlight elements of danger in the demonstration
• Use a role model to ensure motivation
• Can be used for large groups

Question 3

Explain manual and mechanical guidance

Answer 3

Manual - support/movement of a body part by a coach
Mechanical - use of equipment to aid learning

Question 4

What are the factors to consider for when manual and mechanical guidance should be used?

Answer 4

• Used for cognitive learners
• Facilities are required
• Can be time consuming
• Prevents danger by supporting complex skills

Question 5

What are the positives and negatives of extrinsic feedback?

Answer 5

Adv
- Easy to give and could be used for all stages of learning
- Cognitive learners rely on this type of feedback
- Autonomous performers can get specific, detailed feedback
- Focuses attention to motivate and improve confidence
Ddv
- Potential information overload
- Potential difficulty understanding if poor delivery
- Time consuming and can be boring
- Negative can demotivate