The guided Discussion Method relies on the students to interact by discussing their ideas, experiences, and opinions about the information being covered. It is extremely useful in the classroom and on the range or track once a student can relate to the topic being covered either by gained knowledge, previous experience, or a similar model to resource. …
All educators should be prepared, if necessary, to pass information to students by using the lecture method but they should also understand the advantages and disadvantages of this type of instruction. The use of lecture is historically documented as one of the oldest forms of teaching and is derived from the French word ‘lecture’ which means reading [process]. …
Articles on Motorcycle Rider Education: Part I – The Learning Process
What, Why, and How?
In the never-ending desire to learn more and share with others, I will be discussing a few introspects in the next several weeks associated with being a coach (instructor) in motorcycle rider education. …
Articles on Motorcycle Rider Education: Part II – Learning Characteristics
To continue from Part I: The Learning Process, I would like to discuss the characteristics of learning; however, it may be important to briefly discuss why students may expect a pedagogical learning experience when it may be detrimental to their learning. …
Articles on Motorcycle Rider Education: Part III – the “Laws” of Learning E. L. Thorndike and The “Laws” of Learning Thorndike (1928, 1932, 1935) was a pioneer in educational psychology
Articles on Motorcycle Rider Education: Part IV – How Riders Learn
How Riders Learn
As discussed previously, learning is a result of perceptions that reach the brain through one or more of our senses (sight, hearing, touch, smell, taste). …
There are several different levels of learning and each with its own characteristics. This article will discuss four specifics types: rote, understanding, application, and correlation which may be considered as segments along a continuum or the depth of learning. …
The process of learning riding skills consists of multiple skill sets that will create an end result of happiness and pleasure in most students. …
Articles on Motorcycle Rider Education: Part IX – Human Behavior
When learning new skills, especially during the beginning of rider development, it is essential to form the correct habits so that future performance continues after completing a course. A coach is responsible for insisting on the proper procedures and techniques to develop excellent habit patterns from the moment training begins. …
