After studying the materials and videos, I believe that all learning of experiences and skills comes from long-term attempts. I enjoy rock climbing, and like all beginners, I couldn’t attempt routes of normal difficulty when I first started. Without any coaching assistance, I believe I primarily employing constructivist strategies while incorporating some elements of cognitivism. For me, the challenges included being overweight, lacking technique, or insufficient strength—all of which require long-term improvement and a high level of proficiency. I learned how to find efficient and energy-saving positions, mastering techniques, and simply building strength. During this time, I also made many friends who helped me adjust my movements and suggested new approaches. When disagreements arose, confirmation bias could occur, but trying out the suggestions quickly resolved differences and led to consensus.

Based on my climbing experience, I have also taught this sport to beginners. Here are the answers I have during teaching:

  1. Attention: How will you engage and maintain the interest of your learners?
    Rock climbing is a sport that challenges oneself, so encouraging learners is very important. Providing positive feedback through photos and videos can help. It is crucial to avoid boasting about abilities, as this can create a competitive mindset, causing learners to gradually lose interest.
  2. Relevance: How can you make the learning experience personally relevant and meaningful?
    Externally, it can be linked to social media by sharing photos and videos, allowing learners’ friends to see their newly acquired skills. Internally, learners can challenge themselves; mastering difficult routes will provide self-satisfaction and a sense of accomplishment, which can become a driving force for them.
  3. Confidence: How can you build in learner autonomy and a sense of self-efficacy in your design?
    Learners should be encouraged to try new, more challenging routes so that reaching the top brings greater satisfaction. If they fail too many times, switching to relatively easier routes can help refresh their mood and reduce feelings of frustration.
  4. Satisfaction: How can you support your learners in achieving their goals and feeling accomplishment?
    I will provide continuous encouragement and offer timely tips during climbing to ensure learners perform as well as possible. Using a loud voice and sharing the learner’s climbing process with others can affirm their success.

In conclusion, I believe my teaching style leans more toward cognitivism, as I focus on providing mental guidance and offering encouragement to maintain learners’ interest.