Types of guidance
I can understand and explain the different types of guidance in skill learning: visual, verbal, manual, and mechanical
Types of guidance
I can understand and explain the different types of guidance in skill learning: visual, verbal, manual, and mechanical
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Key learning points
- Guidance can be given visually, where learners observe a demonstration or video.
- Verbal guidance involves instructing learners through spoken words to improve their understanding.
- Manual guidance assists movement physically, helping learners to feel the correct action.
- Mechanical guidance uses objects or aids to support learners in performing a skill correctly.
Keywords
Guidance - a method to convey information to a performer to aid skill learning
Visual guidance - showing the learner how to perform a skill through demonstrations or videos
Verbal guidance - explaining the skill to the learner through spoken instructions
Manual guidance - physically moving or supporting the learner to help them perform the skill
Mechanical guidance - using equipment or aids to assist the learner in performing the skill
Common misconception
Pupils may believe that only one type of guidance can be used at any time.
Combinations of guidance can be very effective and are common in good coaching. For example, visual demonstrations are often combined with verbal explanations.
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
relating to sight
relating to the use of words
relating to something performed by a machine
relating to something done with the hands
information received during/after a performance about the performance
conveying information to learners to aid the learning of a skill
setting a target to improve or optimise performance in future
Exit quiz
6 Questions
showing the learner how to perform a skill through demonstrations
explaining the skill to the learner through spoken instructions
physically moving or supporting the learner to help them
using equipment or aids to assist the learner in performing the skill
can be shown to lots of people at the same time to save time
works well with experienced performers who understand the terminology
learner gets a ‘feel’ for the movement