Stages Of Learning

Question 1

What are the 3 stages of learning?

Answer 1

1) Cognitive

2) Associative

3) Autonomous

Question 2

Characteristics of a cognitive learner (3)

Which type of feedback would be beneficial for this learner?

Answer 2

• A basic understanding of movement of skill
• Frequent errors
• Still thinking of and learning the movements

Extrinsic and positive feedback required

Question 3

Characteristics of an associative learner (3)

Which type of feedback would be beneficial for this learner?

Answer 3

• Automatically has technique
• Can recognise and feel the errors themselves
• Errors are no longer major

Combination of intrinsic and extrinsic feedback

Question 4

Characteristics of an autonomous learner (3)

Which type of feedback would be beneficial for this learner?

Answer 4

• Movements are automatic
• Doesn’t think about technique anymore
• Difficult to correct improper form learned at this stage

Intrinsic and negative feedback