Title

An Integrated Theory For Improved Skill Acquisition And Retention In The Three Stages Of Learning

Keywords

cognitive architecture; forgetting; learning; skill retention; training

Abstract

We introduce an integrated theory of learning and forgetting that has implications for training theory and practice. We begin with a review of skill acquisition research that argues that individuals employ different cognitive mechanisms when learning, which can be reliably associated with three stages of learning. This review leads to our proposed skill retention theory, which recommends a method to increase skill retention when designing systems, covering a range of system design issues, from interface design to training. We conclude with a discussion of how we might optimise skill retention based upon this approach. Specifically, we discuss how we might improve training by better spacing the iterations between training sessions to support proceduralisaion to improve skill retention. © 2013 Copyright Taylor and Francis Group, LLC.

Publication Date

1-1-2013

Publication Title

Theoretical Issues in Ergonomics Science

Volume

14

Issue

1

Number of Pages

22-37

Document Type

Review

Personal Identifier

scopus

DOI Link

https://doi.org/10.1080/1464536X.2011.573008

Socpus ID

84871109981 (Scopus)

Source API URL

https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/84871109981

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