Phases of learning

Question 1

What are the three stages of learning?

Answer 1

Cognitive
Associative
Autonomous

Question 2

What characteristics are in the cognitive phase of learning?

Answer 2

• A mental image/ picture is formed.
• Mental rehearsal helps the learner to understand what needs to be done.
• Concentration (conscious thought) needed to perform each sub routine.
• The learner is unable to use intrinsic/kinaesthetic feedback.

-Extrinsic feedback required in the form of verbal and visual cues.

• Movement lacks fluency.

Question 3

What are characteristic of the associative phase?

Answer 3

-The motor programme begins to form and fewer mistakes are made.

• Increased fluency/rhythm /efficiency.
• Some never move beyond this stage; it is the longest phase

-A kinesthetic sense begins to form.

Question 4

What are characteristics show in the autonomous phase?

Answer 4

• Performer can reference intrinsic/kinaesthetic feedback giving spare attention capacity
• Movement is fluent with little mistakes.
• Performer analysing own performer & adjust own actions.
• Less conscious attention to the performance of the skill. Becomes habitual.