UNIT 1 Information Skill and Stages of Learning

UNIT 1 - Information Skill and Stages of Learning • To become skilful a performer has to spend time learning, practising and being guided. Information/Discussion • The learning process has to match the experience of the performer in terms of understanding, awareness and ability. Practical Application Links Diagram/Table Activity • There are 3 STAGES OF LEARNING, progressing from the beginners stage to the expert stage of performance. BEGINNER COGNITIVE ADVANCED ASSOCIATIVE AUTONOMOUS Revision SECTION B GCSE Physical Education MAIN MENU

UNIT 1 - Information Skill and Stages of Learning • The age and experience of a person are contributing factors when deciding whether a skill is Basic or Complex e. g. catching or throwing a ball may be a basic skill for a teenager but a very complex skill for a young child. Information/Discussion Practical Application Links Diagram/Table • The process of LEARNING depends on the individual. • Teaching/ Coaching – needs to match the development of each performer, otherwise the learning process is slowed down because of unreasonable demands and pressure. Activity Revision SECTION B GCSE Physical Education MAIN MENU

UNIT 1 - Information Skill and Stages of Learning COGNITIVE STAGE Information/Discussion Practical Application Links • • Diagram/Table • The beginners needs to understand what to do A clear mental picture of the activity is required A lot of time must be given to performing the technique Outcome isn’t so important at this time The beginners need to be shown and told what to do Clear demonstrations, simple and not overloaded instruction Many mistakes will occur, help would be needed to learn from the mistakes Praise is important in feedback Activity Revision SECTION B GCSE Physical Education MAIN MENU

UNIT 1 - Information Skill and Stages of Learning ASSOCIATIVE STAGE Information/Discussion Practical Application Links Diagram/Table • • Techniques have been learnt Concentration on the skill Performance of the skill improves Fewer errors made Some ability to understand correct the errors Better able to deal with more information and more complex information Both Internal and External Feedback used to improve performance Activity Revision SECTION B GCSE Physical Education MAIN MENU

UNIT 1 - Information Skill and Stages of Learning AUTONOMOUS STAGE • • Information/Discussion Practical Application Links • • Skills have become automatic Allows for more concentration on the outcome of the skill and to the tactical and strategic decisions of the activity Few errors, and they can be self-corrected Coaching only needed for the finer details of skill and tactics. Consistency is high, movement is smooth and fluent Intense practice needed Diagram/Table Activity Revision SECTION B GCSE Physical Education MAIN MENU

UNIT 1 – Practical Application Skill and Stages of Learning Classroom Using 3 videos to demonstrate each of the 3 stages of learning. Video of COGNITIVE STAGE to demonstrate: Information/Discussion Practical Application Links Diagram/Table Activity – – – A clear and simple demonstration of a skill Attempts and errors by the beginners The beginners understanding what has to be done Video of ASSOCIATIVE STAGE to demonstrate: – – – Ability to understand correct errors Better ability to deal with more and more complex information Techniques have been learnt Video of AUTONOMOUS STAGE to demonstrate: – – Skills have become automatic Greater attention to tactics Few errors, and they can be corrected Consistency Revision SECTION B GCSE Physical Education MAIN MENU

UNIT 1 – Practical Application Skill and Stages of Learning Classroom STAGE EXAMPLES TO USE COGNITIVE Use Pupils in School Yard throwing, running, catching a Ball (during Playtime) for this stage, or video of Beginners Gym Session or Catch/ Throw Session in Primary School Information/Discussion Practical Application Links ASSOCIATIVE Perhaps use Netball for this Stage: School Game AUTONOMOUS Perhaps use Netball for this Stage or perhaps use Sky coverage of Premier Division Netball (Brunel/ Team Bath/ Loughborough) Diagram/Table Activity Revision SECTION B GCSE Physical Education MAIN MENU

UNIT 1 - Links Skill and Stages of Learning Information/Discussion Practical Application Links • LEARNING • CHARACTERISTICS OF A SKILLED PERFORMER/ PEFORMANCE • GUIDANCE • PRACTICE • SKILL Diagram/Table Activity Revision SECTION B GCSE Physical Education MAIN MENU

UNIT 1 - Activity Skill and Stages of Learning Information/Discussion 1. Name and explain three stages of learning you go through when learning a skill. 2. How would a teacher/ coach give guidance at each stage of learning? 3. What is the link between PRACTICE and the stages of learning? 4. Why is an understanding of the 3 stages of learning important for a teacher/ coach when planning training activities? Practical Application Links Diagram/Table Activity Revision SECTION B GCSE Physical Education MAIN MENU

UNIT 1 – Key Facts/ Glossary Skill and Stages of Learning LEARNING TIME AGE / EXPERIENCE TEACHING INDIVIDUAL Information/Discussion 3 STAGES Practical Application COGNITIVE ASSOCIATEIVE AUTONOMOUS Links LINKS TO Diagram/Table Activity GUIDANCE PRACTICE MOTIVATION TYPE OF SKILL FEEDBACK Revision SECTION B GCSE Physical Education MAIN MENU