Insight Learning (Gestaltist)

Question 1

What is insight learning?

Answer 1

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

Question 2

How do performers use insight learning?

Answer 2

They use previous experiences and the current situation to come up with a response

Perceptual ability is used to decide on the response based on their skill level and the task at hand

Question 3

What is an example of insight learning?

Answer 3

A dancer struggling to generate enough rotation to complete a turn. They work out if they open up the foot a little more and aim to place the hips just outside the line of the foot, then more speed and rotation are generated.

Question 4

Advantages of insight learning

Answer 4

As the solution has been worked out individually, may give sense of self satisfaction

Provides motivation

Develops the cognitive process

May generate more understanding of the actions required to perform the skill in different situations

Question 5

Disadvantages of insight learning

Answer 5

Not appropriate for all performers, a beginner may not have enough experience to figure out a solution themselves