[Hanktheman]

I found this quote:
Some evidence has suggested that imitation plays a role in vocabulary learning. For instance, spontaneous imitation by infants of words spoken by caregivers has been found to predict later vocabulary growth

My questions: Is this applicable to learning motor skills as well? I have never heard of anyone saying that this could be used for children learning to walk but it seems that spontaneus walking (or at least trying) would be a what the quote is about.

It seems that being spontaneus in learning is way better than "serious" learning. Is this true? Will I become better at something if I learn by fun imitation rather than "serious" learning?

[eskielover]

Motor skills is more about continually repeating motions until they become muscle memory. I can't gain that muscle memory just be watching someone play racquetball or downhill ski. I have to actually spend time practicing the motions just like with playing the piano (& there needs to be some natural ability involved in the beginning when it comes to physical activity too).

Yes, I think that younger siblings have a tendency yo see older siblings doing things & just try sooner but theactual ability takes practice & muscle development. My daughter was an only child & she was walking at 10 months old so the abiluties of the child have a consideration in the development too. She was doing downhill skiing at 2 1/2 years old. I learned at 17 & even though we skiied the same amount of days she could always out ski me especially on advanced slopes.

The problem with "serious" learning is that we can become bogged down in the details rather than having a real sense & feeling for what we are learning.

I had DBT for 2 intense years. Learning tje skills I needed on an intellectual level was one thing. Knowing & applying them automatically when the need arises in life circumstances has taken concentration & practice until it became a natural part of my life I no longer had to think about to apply.

[MickeyCheeky]

((((Hanktheman)))) It can help, but I don't think it's enough. I'm sorry

[healingme4me]

I think repetition is part of learning as far as the question about motor skills.

[amandalouise]

Originally Posted by Hanktheman

I found this quote:
Some evidence has suggested that imitation plays a role in vocabulary learning. For instance, spontaneous imitation by infants of words spoken by caregivers has been found to predict later vocabulary growth

My questions: Is this applicable to learning motor skills as well? I have never heard of anyone saying that this could be used for children learning to walk but it seems that spontaneus walking (or at least trying) would be a what the quote is about.

It seems that being spontaneus in learning is way better than "serious" learning. Is this true? Will I become better at something if I learn by fun imitation rather than "serious" learning?

yes imitating others is a huge part of how children/ infants learn their motor skills.

parents with infants literally teach their children how to walk by holding them in front of them on their laps and making the jumping movements with the baby. then as the babies limbs are able to support their weight a bit more parents hold the babies hands while standing them in front between the parents feet then placing the childs feet on top of the parents and the parent walks with the the childs feet and legs imitating them. then as the child grow stronger the parents place the child in standing position in front of themm between their legs and encourages them to copy what the parent is doing with their own feet. then as the child is stronger the parent lets go of one hand and walks beside the now toddler with the toddler imitating the parent walking...

the same with how to use their arms and hands. the parents teach them to reach out and grasp, hold tight now, on and on until the child is able to use their hands and arms for playing, as they get older parents teach them how to hold and use eating utencils, writing and coloring objects.

then as the child gets bigger here watch me run, move your hands and legs like this... swim like this. bike like this....

my point children are not born with the knowledge of motor skills. they have instinctual movements of flailing arms and legs wit no control. it is after parents , siblings, teachers, gym coaches and so on teaches them what to do and how to do it that they gain their motor "skills"

[Carolinee13]

Originally Posted by Hanktheman

I found this quote:
Some evidence has suggested that imitation plays a role in vocabulary learning. For instance, spontaneous imitation by infants of words spoken by caregivers has been found to predict later vocabulary growth

My questions: Is this applicable to learning motor skills as well? I have never heard of anyone saying that this could be used for children learning to walk but it seems that spontaneus walking (or at least trying) would be a what the quote is about.

It seems that being spontaneus in learning is way better than "serious" learning. Is this true? Will I become better at something if I learn by fun imitation rather than "serious" learning?

Dude, it is never late to study or learn something new! What you nee to do, is to find hobbies and fill your life with various job to keep yourself up!