Learning Plateau

Question 1

Define a learning plateau

Answer 1

A period during performance when there are no signs if improvement,despite continous trials

Question 2

Causes of a Learning Plateau

Answer 2

-Boredom
-Poor coaching
-Not physically or mentally able
-Lack of motivation
-Haven’t yet reached full potential
-Goal is unachieveable
-Task is too difficult
-Mental model not given

Question 3

Solutions for a learning plateau

Answer 3

-Achieveable goal
-Introduce difficult tasks slowly
-High quality coaching
-Give demonstrations
-Using whole-part-whole practice for error detection and correction