Review Questions
Chapter 8
1.
Compare and contrast hands-on and hands-off instruction.
2.
Why is it critical to capture learners’ attention before skill instruction begins?
3.
Explain why practitioners who are highly familiar with their subject matter are not always the most effective instructors.
4.
What is the function of a verbal cue?
5.
Compare and contrast instructor-directed verbal cues and self-talk.
6.
What guidelines should the practitioner follow to optimize the use of cues?
7.
What is a learning model? What are some advantages of using a learning model?
8.
For a motor skill of your choice, explain what decisions you would make regarding the mechanics of its demonstration. Justify your answers.
9.
List the five categories of task and practice variables that can be manipulated to shape movement patterns.
10.Explain the following statement: It would be a mistake to assume that when implementing hands-off instruction the practitioner simply assigns tasks for the learner to complete.
