CHILD DEVELOPMENT PEDAGOGY

GROWTH DEVELOPMENT CHILD

PRINCIPLES OF LEARNING

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which one of these is a characteristic of a performer in the cognitive stage of learning?
A
Can interpret knowledge of performance easily
B
Concentrates on fine details within performance
C
Interprets kinaesthetic feedback easily
D
Uses trial and error in approach to a task
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The cognitive stage is the period during which the goals of the task and the appropriate movement sequence to achieve these goals are determined. At this stage, the learner is a novice (i.e. she / he is new to the skill and task at hand) and makes a conscious effort to develop an understanding of what to do.

Detailed explanation-2: -The cognitive stage of learning is the first stage of learning when a person is setting out to learn a new skill or technique. This is known as the thinking stage. An example of this could be an athlete learning how to perform a serve in tennis. Firstly, the athlete needs to understand how to take a serve.

Detailed explanation-3: -Cognitive stage of learning The first phase is called the cognitive stage, also known as the novice phase of learning. During this stage of learning the performer is trying to work out what to do. The theory suggests learners attempt to cognitively understand the requirements and parameters of movements.

Detailed explanation-4: -Cognitive. The performer is inconsistent and makes many mistakes. The performer requires support from the coach to show and tell them what they need to do. Demonstration and repetition is key to development at this stage.

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