What is it about?
We sought to investigate wether it would be possible to generate motor skills learning benefits in young adults similar to those obtained when self-controlled KR schedules are used, even when no self-control is available to learners. We found that an externally controlled KR schedule that lead learners to a high level of involvement with the task (similar to self-controlled conditions) was able to promote similar benefits to those of a self-controlled schedule, even though no self-control was available.
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Why is it important?
In this work we were able to increase motor skill transfer to the same level of a self-controlled KR schedule through an externally controlled KR schedule. This was achieved through an experimental group who was aware of the KR provision before it would occur. This is important because it showed that is possible to achieve certain benefits associated to self-control without necessairily giving learners self-control.
Perspectives
This study brings new research perspectives by demonstrating benefits to motor skill transfer usually associated with KR self-control, but without necessarily providing self-control of this variable. This may be especially relevant for populations that traditionally do not benefit from self-control, such as children and elderly adults. These topics need further investigation in the future.
LUCAS FIGUEIREDO
Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais
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This page is a summary of: External Control of Knowledge of Results: Learner Involvement Enhances Motor Skill Transfer, Perceptual and Motor Skills, January 2018, SAGE Publications,
DOI: 10.1177/0031512517753503.
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