As you read the paper written by Alexander, consider the following questions and take notes to answer the questions. You will turn in these notes via Blackboard as a typed Word document. This assignment is worth 10 points. 1 point for each question answered and the remaining points if all questions are answered. Questions to Consider:
1. What are several possible reasons why educators have found it difficult to translate research on expertise into educational practice?
According to Alexander, the first problem she identifies is the fact that the research was done observing experts/novice in different aspects of life such as work, and it is very difficult to translate the observations and learnings into the school system and teaching in particular. …show more content…
Describe the acclimation stage of expertise development.
Acclimation is he beginning phase in the process of expertise, where the learners have limited knowledge about the particular domain and topic. In this stage the learner is focused on knowledge acquisition and are unable to differentiate the accuracy or relevance of the information. In this phase it is important to stimulate the learner’s situational interest in order to maintain their focus motivate performance.
5. Describe the competence stage of expertise development.
Competence stage of expertise development is where the qualitative and quantitative changes in the individual’s knowledge occur. The deep-processing strategies are predominant and the individual interest is high. In this stage individuals demonstrate significant amount of domain knowledge, structured and well organized.
6. Describe the proficiency (expertise) stage of expertise development.
In this stage the individuals can contribute new knowledge back to the domain. They have to be well versed in the problems and methodologies of the chosen domain, and challenging their own knowledge by asking more questions. At his level of proficiency the strategies are almost exclusively of the deep- processing type. The interest is solidified and does not depend on situation or
1. What are several possible reasons why educators have found it difficult to translate research on expertise into educational practice?
According to Alexander, the first problem she identifies is the fact that the research was done observing experts/novice in different aspects of life such as work, and it is very difficult to translate the observations and learnings into the school system and teaching in particular. …show more content…
Describe the acclimation stage of expertise development.
Acclimation is he beginning phase in the process of expertise, where the learners have limited knowledge about the particular domain and topic. In this stage the learner is focused on knowledge acquisition and are unable to differentiate the accuracy or relevance of the information. In this phase it is important to stimulate the learner’s situational interest in order to maintain their focus motivate performance.
5. Describe the competence stage of expertise development.
Competence stage of expertise development is where the qualitative and quantitative changes in the individual’s knowledge occur. The deep-processing strategies are predominant and the individual interest is high. In this stage individuals demonstrate significant amount of domain knowledge, structured and well organized.
6. Describe the proficiency (expertise) stage of expertise development.
In this stage the individuals can contribute new knowledge back to the domain. They have to be well versed in the problems and methodologies of the chosen domain, and challenging their own knowledge by asking more questions. At his level of proficiency the strategies are almost exclusively of the deep- processing type. The interest is solidified and does not depend on situation or