Discover how Drillster adaptive microlearning accelerates progression through the four stages of competence from unconscious incompetence to unconscious mastery with assessment-based learning and spaced repetition.
Learning is a journey, often marked by a gradual transition from unconscious inexperience to unconscious mastery. This progression is captured in the widely recognized Four Stages of Competence model, which outlines the phases learners undergo as they develop new skills or knowledge. In this article, we will explore how Drillster's adaptive microlearning app and methodologycan enhance and accelerate learning at each stage.
At the unconscious incompetence stage, learners are unaware of their lack of knowledge or skill. They do not know what they do not know, and a lack of awareness hides the lack of competence. When learners are unconsciously incompetent, they may not see the need to learn. Consequently, their motivation will be low.
How Drillster Helps:
Drillster's assessment-based learning techniques have made learners aware of their lack of skill or knowledge. This can be uncomfortable but is essential for growth. Being aware that you're incompetent can be demotivating. When trying to fix the incompetence, learners may feel overwhelmed by the perceived effort required.
Get a free demo account and try adaptive learning yourself.
When 100% proficiency is realized in a drill, the learner is consciously competent. At this stage, learners have acquired the necessary knowledge, awareness and skill, and must consciously apply it on the job. The learning process is still deliberate and requires reinforcement. Mistakes are common as skills are not yet second nature.
In the unconscious competence stage, learners can perform skills effortlessly and without conscious thought. Competence has become second nature. However, knowledge, awareness and skills risk to decline if not maintained and applied regularly. This is because of the forgetting curve.
By tailoring the learning experience to individual needs, Drillster empowers learners at every stage of the competence model. Assessment-based learning techniques, immediate feedback, spaced repetition and just-in-time refreshers ensure that learners not only acquire new skills but also retain them much longer compared to traditional learning.
When performing critical tasks, the most critical moment is when learners who are in the conscious competence stage tend to move into the unconscious incompetence stage. The Drillster way of permanent adaptive micro-learning prevents this, thus resulting in better on-the-job performance. It has demonstrably led to fewer human errors, fewer incidents, accidents, etc.
Stage of Competence
Learner Characteristics
Challenges
Drillster's Impact
Unconscious Incompetence
Learner is unaware of their lack of knowledge or skill.
May lack motivation to start learning.
Identifying knowledge gaps.
Overcoming apathy or ignorance about the need for learning.
Diagnostic Assessments:
Highlight knowledge gaps to make learners aware of what they don't know.
Gamified quizzes and challenges spark interest.
Instant results guide learners toward the right path.
Conscious Incompetence
Learner is aware of their lack of knowledge but may feel overwhelmed.
Motivation can fluctuate.
Overcoming frustration from awareness of skill gaps.
Avoiding feelings of being overwhelmed.
Microlearning Modules:
Content is broken into manageable pieces, reducing cognitive load.
Clear metrics show improvement over time.
Revisits material to ensure steady progress.
Conscious Competence
Learner knows the material but must consciously apply it.
Skills require effort and focus.
Retaining skills and avoiding knowledge decay.
Balancing theory and practice.
Reinforcement Algorithms:
Ensure regular practice through microlearning, assessment-based learning and spaced repetition.
Scenarios, situations, cases, problems, and dilemmas bridge theory and on-the-job application.
Alerts when material is at risk of being forgotten.
Unconscious Competence
Learner performs skills effortlessly and intuitively.
Mastery requires periodic refreshers to avoid the impact of the forgetting curve.
Skill degradation over time without use.
Maintaining motivation for continued growth.
Just-in time reminders:
Drillster reminds the learner just before crucial knowledge and skills tend to decline too much.
learning challenges ensure that learners become and remain competent over a specific period of time.
Automatic focus on the development areas of each individual participant. No one-size fits all.
#tablepress-13 from cache
Subscribe and we will send you more like this from time to time. No spam, ever. Just thoughtful reads on the science of learning and how it meets critical business needs.
