Skills 2 Flashcards
Transfer of learning
the effect of the learning and performance of one skill on the learning and performance of another
Positive transfer
when the learning of one skill helps the learning of another
Negative transfer
when the learning of one skill hinders the learning of another
zero transfer
when the learning of one skill has no impact on the learning of another
bilateral transfer
when the learning of one skill is passed across the body from limb to limb
whole practice
practising the skill in its entirety
whole-part-whole-practice
assessing the skill, identifying weakness to practice, then putting the skill back together
progressive part practice
practising the first part of the skill then adding parts gradually. Sometimes called changing.
chaining
linking the subroutines, or parts of a task together in order when practising. The first two parts are learned, then the third part is practised: that learned then added to the first 2. then so on ….
massed practice
no rest in intervals during the practice session
distributed practice
rest intervals are given during the practice session
varied practice
changing the practice type and the practice drills
mental practice
going over the skill in the mind without movement
