Stages Of Learning

Question 1

Define learning

Answer 1

A change in behaviour as a result of practice

Question 2

Define performance

Answer 2

A temporary occurrence that can change from time to time due to many external and internal influences

Question 3

What is the cognitive stage of learning

Used by novice

Answer 3

Trial and error leaning
Demonstration and instructions are vital
Attempt skill, make mistakes as motor programmes aren’t developed
Feedback is extrinsic, must be clear and simple

Question 4

What is the associative stage

Second stage of learning

Answer 4

Learner performs and practices the skill under the variety of situations
Fewer mistakes movements are smoother, almost correct technique, motor programmes developing
Feedback becomes more detailed, learner makes use of intrinsic or kinaesthesic

Question 5

What is the autonomous stage of learning

Final stage of learning

Answer 5

Improvements are less rapid
Actions are fluent and automatic, motor programmes fully developed
Performer can pay attention to fine details of task and increasingly complex situations
Performer can analyse performance and adjust own actions

Question 6

What’s an example of the cognitive stage

Answer 6

Hockey player working out actions of a pass

Question 7

What’s an example of the associative stage

Answer 7

Hockey player passing is now accurate, may try replicate performance to professionals

Question 8

What’s an example of the autonomous stage

Answer 8

Elite hockey player, playing a perfect pass with accuracy and precision