Theories of learning Sue Young Theories of learning

Theories of learning Sue Young

Theories of learning Learning ‘Learning may be considered to be a more or less permanent change in performance associated with experiences. ’ Bull 2000

Theories of learning Performance ‘Performance may be thought of as a temporary occurrence…Fluctuating from time to time because of many potentially operating variables. ’ Bull 2000

Theories of learning Phases of learning: Fitts and Posner The cognitive stage: • Movement may lack coordination. • The performer needs to think while using feedback. • Trial and error may be used. • For example, a beginner watching a demonstration and working out what needs to be done.

Theories of learning Phases of learning: Fitts and Posner The associative stage: • Motor programmes start to be formed. • Practice is used to perfect movement. • Movements are compared to a more perfect example — modelling. • Trial and error may be used. • Movement is smoother. • For example, practising on the ice.

Theories of learning Phases of learning: Fitts and Posner The autonomous phase: • Motor programmes are formed. • The task is completed with efficiency and attention to detail • The performer may use open loop control. • Practice must continue to stay in this phase.

Theories of learning Cognitive theory of learning ‘Tell me and I forget; show me and I remember; involve me and I understand. ’ • Thinking and understanding • Insight learning • Use of ‘schema’ • Seeing the skill as a whole, rather than as a collection of parts