1. Learning & Performance
The Relationship
Between
Learning & Performance

2. Lesson Objectives WE ARE LEARNING TO...
Identify and understand the different types of learning curves
Understand the causes and solutions of why learning plateaus occur
Understand the term learning plateau

3. Recapping on Previous Knowledge
Watch the following video
Name the type of Feedback and state how they have linked this to a practical situation ( 4 marks)

4. The Relationship Between Learning & Performance
In order for us to know if learning has taken place we need to look at performance and the effect that learning has on it
The majority of performance curves show levels of success over time and can give an impression of progress
Performance
Time

5. Types Of Performance Curve
Linear Performance Curve
The learner keeps getting better with time. The relationship is directly proportional. This cannot go on indefinitely as at some stage the learner becomes perfect or reaches their limit
Performance
Time
Negative Performance Curve
The learner started well and improves rapidly, but the gains decrease over time . Improvements gradually slow down or can stop all together
Performance
Time

6. Types Of Performance Curve
Positive Performance Curve
Learner progresses quite slowly at the beginning and then experiences a rapid increase in learning over time
Performance
Time
S-shaped / Ogive
A combination of increasing & decreasing gain. Learners frequently experience periods of progression, and then times when they make no improvements, then rapid improvements. The place where performance improvement stops is known as performance plateau
Performance
Time

7. Performance Plateau
A Learning/Performance plateau occurs when the learner stops progressing and no improvement in skill is evident. Brainstorm why you think this may occur
Using your text books and your own knowledge, highlight
The reasons a plateau may occur
How you can overcome a plateau
Performance
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8. Performance Plateau
A Learning/Performance plateau occurs when the learner stops progressing and no improvement in skill is evident. Brainstorm why you think this may occur
Goals are set too high or too low
Fatigue , Lack of physical preparation
Boredom , Lack of variety on practice
Lack of motivation
Lack of understanding of plateaus
Low level of aspiration
Lack of ability to adapt to new skills
Poor coaching or teaching
Performance
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9. Performance Plateau
There are a wide range of strategies that may help a learner overcome their performance plateau
Break the practice into short sections to avoid boredom and fatigue
Re – write goals with performer
Offer rewards / encouragement to enhance motivation
Allow time for mental rehearsal
Make practices interesting & enjoyable
Use the correct type/level of feedback
Ensure the performer is physically ready for the next step
Performance
Time

10. Exam Questions
Performers vary in the rate at which their performance progresses.
Name the part of the curve labelled ‘A’ (1 mark)
What may have caused this? (3 marks)
What steps would you take as a coach to either prevent this stage occurring or help the performer to overcome it? (3 marks)

11. Conclusion Do you.... Understand the term learning plateau
Understand the causes and solutions of why learning plateaus occur
Identify and understand the different types of learning curves