Theories of Learning Flashcards
What are the 2 types of conditioning?
Classical
Operant
What are the 3 laws of Thorndike’s law?
Law of exercise
Law of effect
Law of readiness
What is the law of exercise?
Rehearsing the S-R bond reinforces the correct skill
What is the law of effect?
If the skill is positively reinforced then the S-R bond reinforced
What is the law of readiness?
Athletes must be mentally/physically capable to perform the skill efficiently.
Which kind of conditioning uses trial and error?
Operant
What is the Gelstalt theory?
Performer needs to understand the whole problem before performing the skill correctly
Key points of Gelstalt theory?
Response based on current situation/previous exp.
Perceptual response
What are the key points of Bandura’s theory?
ARMM Learn via observation -Create a mental picture -Learn through demos -Copy a role model
What causes the learning plateau?
Boredom Fatigue Injury Maximum skill level Poor coaching
How is the learning plateau avoided?
Coach and performer can discuss.
What is the other name of the Gestalt theory?
Cognitive/insight
Who created the constructionism theory?
Vygotsky
What does ZPD stand for?
Zone of proximal development
What are the 3 stages of ZPD?
What can I do alone?
What can I do w/ help?
What can’t I do yet?
What are the key points of constructionism?
You build on what you know
Uses an MKO
Who developed Social development theory?
Vygotsky
Key points of social development theory?
A vital role of learning as a kid is social interaction
In sport.
Skills can be learnt from MKOs
What does MKO stand for?
More Knowledgeable Other
What does the player use a ZPD for?
To access what they need to learn for the next skill
According to social development theory what are skills learnt through?
Inter-physiological
What is the difference between intra-physiological and inter-physiological?
Intra- within
Inter- with others
Examples of MKOs?
Coach
Older ppl
Teachers
Family
What do MKOs show?
Skills Values -Resilience -Effort -Healthy diet -Communication
What happens after the pupil takes in external advice?
Pupil began to use cognitive aspects of skillac to construct actions based on learning.
