Stages of Skill Learning

Question 1

Cognitive Stage

Answer 1

• Beginners grasp basic concepts.
• Example: Child learning soccer.
• Understands fundamental rules.
• Learns not to use hands to touch the ball.

Question 2

Associative Stage

Answer 2

• Learners improve by refining skills.
• Become more aware of mistakes and correct them.
• Leads to fewer errors.
• Example: Better passing and scoring in soccer.

Question 3

Autonomous Stage

Answer 3

• Skill becomes automatic.
• Perform the task with little thought.
• Focus on perfecting advanced aspects of the skill.