Self-Controlled Observational Practice Enhances Learning

Learning through observation, or modeling, is a commonly used technique in teaching motor skills. It has also intrigued researchers interested in understanding the principles underlying the phenomenon of observational learning and has resulted in many studies examining the effectiveness of this prac...

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Published in:Research quarterly for exercise and sport 2005-03, Vol.76 (1), p.107-111
Main Authors: Wulf, Gabriele, Raupach, Markus, Pfeiffer, Felix
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Basketball
Control Groups
Exercise
Female
Germany
Humans
Learning
Male
modeling
Motor Skills
Observational Learning
Self Efficacy
self-control
Teaching Methods
Video
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Summary:Learning through observation, or modeling, is a commonly used technique in teaching motor skills. It has also intrigued researchers interested in understanding the principles underlying the phenomenon of observational learning and has resulted in many studies examining the effectiveness of this practice method. Wulf et al examine whether self-controlled observational practice enhances learning.
ISSN:0270-1367
2168-3824
DOI:10.1080/02701367.2005.10599266