Information Processes in Human Skill

Television in the Observation of Teaching

“…Selective attention, or focusing, can be seen as a decision-making process in which choices are made, consciously or sub-consciously. The ability to make the correct choice and to focus on essential elements can be regarded as one of the main ingredients of skill (skill being defined here as "ability acquired through practice" : Crossman, 1964).…”

“…Returning to the work on skill, a useful source for theory building is the work of Bartlett (1951); Welford (1958); Crossman (1964). This work encompasses concepts such as organisation, cues, timing, anticipation and information processing.…”

“…A fuller, more dyfiamic, explanation of skill is obtainable by reference to concepts from information theory (Crossman 1964). Moreover, because concepts such as feedback, overload, and information flow have obvious relevance to the teaching situation, it is appropriate that we turn to this source for additional insights.…”

Perceptual-Psychomotor Tests in Aircrew Selection: Historical Review and Advanced Concepts

“…Crossman (1964) pointed out that the functions of perception or programming of motor activity are concerned with the storing and processing of information. Fitts (1954) felt that the fixed informational handling capacity of the motor system was probably a reflection of the fixed capacity of the central mechanisms for monitoring and organizing the ongoing motor behavior.…”

“…Crossman (1964) indicates that in order to interpret a given pattern of behavior correctly, it is necessary to refer to the complete history of the indi-idual. He…”