Teaching & Coaching Methods Flashcards
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Which of the following BEST describes the 'whole-part-whole' teaching method used in ACA instruction?
Answer: Introduce the full skill, isolate a component to practice, then reintegrate it into the full skill
Whole-part-whole allows students to first experience the complete movement, isolate a component for focused practice, then reintegrate it with context.
When delivering feedback on paddling technique, ACA instructors should prioritize:
Answer: Specificity and timing — one key cue delivered close to the performance moment
Specific, timely feedback linked directly to the performance moment is most effective for skill acquisition.
A student struggles with the low brace but performs it correctly 30% of the time. According to motor learning principles, what practice type is BEST?
Answer: Blocked practice: repeat the low brace many consecutive times
Blocked practice is most effective in the early acquisition stage when a skill is still inconsistent, building the initial movement pattern.
Which principle guides the ACA's approach to creating a psychologically safe learning environment on the water?
Answer: Mistakes are treated as valuable learning opportunities without judgment
ACA instruction promotes an environment where errors are normalized and used as feedback to guide growth, reducing anxiety and improving learning.
What is the MAIN reason ACA instructors use 'on-side' and 'off-side' terminology when teaching canoe strokes?
Answer: To provide consistent, universal language that reduces confusion across student groups
Standardized ACA terminology ensures clear, consistent communication between instructors and students regardless of paddling discipline.
During a multi-day canoe course, an instructor notices student fatigue affecting attention in afternoon sessions. The BEST adjustment is to:
Answer: Shift complex skill instruction to mornings and use afternoons for consolidation paddling
Scheduling cognitively demanding instruction when students are freshest maximizes learning efficiency and skill retention.
An ACA instructor uses the 'sandwich' feedback model. What is the correct order?
Answer: Positive → correction → positive
The sandwich model delivers corrective feedback between two positive observations to maintain motivation while addressing the issue.