Week 5: experts vs novices

Question 1

What makes an expert

Answer 1

large schematic networks, automatic retrieval, knowledge organised in a way which reflects deep understanding

Question 2

give examples of experience vs deliberative practice

Answer 2

soccer games vs practicing moves

chess game vs practicing techniques

Question 3

what is biologically primary vs secondary knowledge

Answer 3

primary = accquired naturally and with little effort; i.e. language, face recognition

secondary = accquired effortfully via explicit instruction; i.e. science, writing

Question 4

what are the three stages of explicit instruction

Answer 4

i do, we do, you do

Question 5

what is scaffolding

Answer 5

gradual release of responsibility, frequent checks by teacher

Question 6

what is higher order thinking

Answer 6

using LTM knowledge for higher order thought; establish goals, find and build on gaps

Question 7

What is the expertise reversal effect?

Answer 7

the expertise reversal effect happens when the instruction provides redundant information to what the student already knows