Practice for Learning

Question 1

What are the 7 types of practice for learning?

Answer 1

Whole
Whole part whole
Progressive part
Massed
Distributed
Variable
Mental

Question 2

Whole Practice?

Answer 2

Practice the whole skill at once , usually because you cant break it down. Usually high organization, closed and discrete.

Question 3

Whole part whole?

Answer 3

Practice the whole skill, find a part that isn’t as good and practice that and then the whole thing again. Usually low organization and can be discrete or serial.

Question 4

Progressive part?

Answer 4

Take each subroutine and start from beginning nd slowly add all subroutines in until you have the whole skill.

Question 5

Massed?

Answer 5

No rest in between. Could be for fitness or to learn a discrete skill. Usually simple skills that require little attention.

Question 6

Distributed?

Answer 6

When a rest interval is given to reduce fatigue. Feedback and advice can be given during the breaks. Usually for beginners who need rest and encouragement.

Question 7

Variable?

Answer 7

Involves using different methods to achieve a goal. Performs skill in different situations. Usually for open skills and externally paced skills.

Question 8

Mental?

Answer 8

Rehearsing a task using imagery. Cognitive, appropriate for preparing for competition.