Reflective Learning Flashcards
reflective learning
Is the process of determining what actions are needed to improve later performance and planning for improvement
A reflective learner recognises the importance of looking back on past performances to improve future performances
They solve problems through self-evaluation and reflection
Is only meaningful when the athlete can use it to make a change
stages of the reflective learning model
reflection
recognition of areas to improve
planning for improvement
action
reflection
The athlete/coach reflect on the action to
Evaluate performance
Recognise strengths and weaknesses
Identify factors that limited performance
recognition of areas to improve
An athlete can determine what aspects of performance could be improved to enhance future performances
Gathering performance data, then recognising things to improve has become more accurate with new technology
A serve chart of where the ball landed/would’ve landed for vball to find where serves can be improved
planning for improvement
Players and coaches should be aware of and try to implement the latest advancements in their sport
After a batter watched his last 20 outs, he recognised he struggles to defend when being bowled at by a lefty, so they plan to improve by facing a left for 30mins every training session
action
Is the product of the reflective process
Having identified weaknesses, athletes set short term goals to address areas that need attention
Achieving these short term goals motivates the and improves performance
methods of reflection
Video analysis
Checklists
Coach feedback
Questionnaires
video analysis
A way of providing visual feedback to the performer
Can slow down to 500 frames a second for more accurate analysis meaning performers can see what they’re doing every fraction of a second
Many athletes respond better to visual feedback, but a combination of visual and verbal is ideal
Videoing a serve in vball and slowing it down
how to use video analysis
Film the training
Replay for analysis
Give feedback
Implement at training session
benefits of video analysis
An players performance can be shown side by side against an exemplar
Coach can replay video many times if something is missed
Track progress
Video can be zoomed/slowed
Fewer trials are required to make accurate analysis
More than one athlete can be filmed in one shot
Coaches can correct incorrect behaviour
checklists
A performance record in relation to predetermined criteria and is a form of written feedback
These can be used to assess a players technical/tactical ability
Checklist is made identifying the key criteria for successful performance
Athlete performs the skill and an observer records information about the performance
Player and coach use information gathered to identify areas of strength and weakness
peer/mentor/coach feedback
A significant other in the athletes life provides critical and constructive feedback to help the performer to improve
Younger players often relate better to a mentor than to a coach
Father telling his son to kick a ball with the inside of his foot next time
questionnaires
Given to players to gather information about individual players, the leadership group, potential leaders and coaching staff
Can be used to identify individuals and teams strengths and weaknesses
Feedback from these can then be used to make changes if required and guide development
