Insight learning Flashcards
What is insight learning
Using experience and understanding to solve problems relating to the whole skill
Example ( for understanding or create own example)
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
Why is insight learning good
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
what is the Gestalt theory
Believed in teaching skill in its entirety
Links to teaching methods as a whole
Greater understanding of what is required
Gives them less guidance
Drawback of Insight learning
Performer may not have ability to think for themselves or too time consuming to develop skills
Could be Cognitive stage, too early
Is insight learning trial and error?
NO
Who developed insight learning
Gestalt
How does insight learning work?
Performer uses knowledge and understanding to solve problem by adapting and experiencing a “eureka” moment