While doing some research, I came upon a model for “Phases in the Performance Development Process.” (The word “performance” here referring to general execution of a set of tasks, NOT exclusively musical performance.)
Advance Notice. Learners benefit from material that builds motivation to learn the concept or technical subject. Informal learning products whose objectives are primarily affective (motivational) work best.
Getting Started. This is the time a learner is trying out a skill or concept for the first time. Motivation to learn is high but so is apprehension.
Feeling Arrogant. These are intermediate users who have mastered the basic skills and now want to improve their efficiency and effectiveness. They often become a bit overconfident in their skill at this stage, unaware of the extent of what they don’t know.
Feeling Humble. These are advanced users who are ready to tackle content that might not even be documented yet. They are extremely proficient with basic and intermediate skills and are usually aware of the limits of their knowledge / abilities.
I’m pretty much all over the map depending on what we are talking about. How about you?
