Observational learning

5 important questions on Observational learning

What is the stage of attention?

  • Watch cues ( known as cueing)
  • Demo should be correct, visual and verbal
  • Should be demonstrated by a respected coach
  • Eg. Verbal and visual guidance of a triple jump.

What happens in the stage of retention?

  • Create a mental image
  • Mental rehearsal
  • Correct verbal guidance.
  • Eg. Mental image of the hop, skip and jump in triple jump.

What happens in the stage of motor reproduction?

  • Must be physically and mentally ready - law of readiness
  • Practice with feedback
  • Eg. Fit enough to jump.
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What is meant by the stage of motivation?

  • Must be driven to improve with the help of intrinsic and extrinsic rewards.
  • Eg. Positive reinforcement for the correct jump.

What are the factors effecting observational learning?

  • Importance to the learner - a cognitive having an autonomous demo may put them off.
  • Quality of demo - Is it correct? Can you clearly see cues?
  • Status - is teacher/ coach respected?
  • Learners motivation - Will only learn if they want to.

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