Stages Of Learning

Question 1

Characteristics of a cognitive learner

Answer 1

• Performer requires a mental image/demonstration
• trial and error is a feature
• performance lacks fluency/rhythm/coordination

Question 2

Characteristics of someone in the associative stage of learning

Answer 2

• fewer errors, performer can correct error
• performance is improving (more successful and fluent)
• motor programmes strengthened

Question 3

Characteristics of someone in the autonomous stage of learning

Answer 3

• performer is very successful, fluent and confident
• performer uses kinaesthesia to identify errors and correct during performance
• spare capacity is used for tactics