Insight learning Flashcards

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What is insight learning

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Using experience and understanding to solve problems relating to the whole skill

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Example ( for understanding or create own example)

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Greg keeps hitting plasticine during long jump. Needs to work out what to do before getting disqualified.
Has to solve problem himself
Needs to adapt and modify action
Recognises he must adjust run up accordingly so jump is legal

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Why is insight learning good

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Creates independent learners
Increases motivation
Creates problem solvers
Cannot always ask coach, prepares for game situations
Concentrates on whole task and looks at sub routine
Creates understanding of actions required to perform skill

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what is the Gestalt theory

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Believed in teaching skill in its entirety
Links to teaching methods as a whole
Greater understanding of what is required
Gives them less guidance

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Drawback of Insight learning

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Performer may not have ability to think for themselves or too time consuming to develop skills
Could be Cognitive stage, too early

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6
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Is insight learning trial and error?

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NO

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Who developed insight learning

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Gestalt

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How does insight learning work?

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Performer uses knowledge and understanding to solve problem by adapting and experiencing a “eureka” moment

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