Learning plateau
- Created by: z_mills1
- Created on: 29-05-14 13:50
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- Learning plateaus
- occurs when the learner stops progressing and no improvement in skill is evident
- Causes
- learner is not physically ready to make further improvemetnts
- learner lacks ability to develop or modify current skills
- fatigue - learner is simply too tired to make any further progress
- next stage is too high or complex for the learner
- boredom due to lack of variety or length of practice
- poor coaching
- motivation - performer lacks the desire to move on
- Solutions
- ensure the learner is physically ready for the next step
- reset the goal to an achievable level
- avoid fatigue and boredom by breaking the practice session into shorter distributed time periods
- break the skill down into component parts if possible
- allow time for mental rehearsal
- try to generate more motivation and enthusiasm by providing external rewards
- ensure that the performer is receiving the correct feedback
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