Learning stages and the organisation of practice

What this note covers

1. Distinguish learning from a temporary improvement in performance
2. The cognitive stage needs a clear goal and manageable information
3. Associative and autonomous performance require different support
4. Massed and distributed practice concern the balance of work and rest
5. Whole and part practice depend on the relationship between components
6. Fixed and varied practice help develop different capabilities

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