KP161 Lecture Notes - Lecture 15: Backward Chaining, Forward Chaining
22 Apr 2018
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In reality, practice does not guarantee that a learner will become more proficient. Careful practice design can lead to gain in skill proficiency. Performance of one part of a skill favourably influences the next skill component. How do speed and accuracy influence skill acquisition. How can one best learn skills that must be performed equally well on both the dominant and non-dominant sides. Involves breakdown of skill into natural parts, practice separately, integrate into entire task. Let"s learners experience early success, leading to increased motivation. Lets learners practice on problem areas without wasting time on what"s already been mastered. What method that will positive transfer. Effectiveness of part and whole practice depends on 2 features of skill: Want to decrease frustration and increase motivation. Want method that will positive transfer. Learner must be taught how parts are associated with whole skill. Skill broken into spatial and temporal elements. Each part separately then combines for whole.
