Skill Classification task sheet
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Background knowledge:
• Knapp’s classification continuum
• Pacing Continuum
• Discrete – Continuous Continuum
• Serial Skills
• Methods of practice – Mass / Distributed / Whole / Part
• Individual / Co-active skills
Skill classification – The uses:
• Can be a good way of deciding how you are going to teach a skill.
• Facilitates a focused, deeper understanding of the skill.
• When you break a skill down for a beginner, or if you are learning a new skill yourself this knowledge will help you to identify weak areas or areas to focus on.
• Helps to identify methods of practice.
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