Stages Of Learning

Question 1

Cognitive

Answer 1

We demonstrate to give performers a mental image of the skill.
Performers think carefully about their actions and try to understand how to copy the demonstrations and instructions.

Question 2

Associative stage

Answer 2

This is where you learn the skill.
Going from competent beginner to accomplished performer.
You experience massive improvements through practise, practise, practise.

Question 3

Autonomous stage

Answer 3

Top level of skill- reached after effective practise.
Actions are fluent, efficient and automatic.
Concentrate on the details.
Motor programme is fully developed - fine action control.
Fine changes needed to execute the skill better and progress is slower

Question 4

Learning

Answer 4

A permanent change in behaviour as a result of practise

Question 5

Performance

Answer 5

A temporary occurrence that can change from time to time because of many external and internal influences.