Talent Or Practice
Student: Selenir Lacerda
Instructor: Carl Mason
Course: ENG-095
Date: July 16, 2014
How Do You Get to Carnegie Hall? Talent
Talent or practice – What matters more? Research by scientists’ shows that there are examples that somewhat explain this question. Results collected from 88 studies across a wide range of skills, estimate that “practice time explains about 20 percent to 25 percent of the difference in performance in music, sports and games.” Zach Hambrick, a psychologist from Michigan State University, said that “practice is important, and of course it’s absolutely necessary to achieve expertise.” In related studies, Dr. Ericsson has a different point of view by what he calls practice. His definition of practice includes a variety of related activities where the instructor gives to students’ lessons one-on-one. In which studies students are able to concentrate on their weak spots. In another interesting experiment, scientists show that varying the place and time of practice can help certain skills. When an activity is learned practicing also matters. For example learning to play an instrument or a sport at an early age makes all the difference.
In my opinion, I think that practicing might be essential in any activity. For instance, I learned how to cook at an early age. I watched my mother preparing my meals and then I started to cook for my family. I got the chance to cook many times each week, while my mother was at work. With all the practice, I turn into a very good cook. Until now, I keep practicing my dedication for cooking and others activities, looking forward to be able to find my talent.
In conclusion, I agree with the most of the opinions presented in this article. Practice, motivation, and talent are all equally important in becoming an expert. Of course, assuming one has talent, it needs to be fostered with practice. If you do, you might just become an expert and you will succeed.
Instructor: Carl Mason
Course: ENG-095
Date: July 16, 2014
How Do You Get to Carnegie Hall? Talent
Talent or practice – What matters more? Research by scientists’ shows that there are examples that somewhat explain this question. Results collected from 88 studies across a wide range of skills, estimate that “practice time explains about 20 percent to 25 percent of the difference in performance in music, sports and games.” Zach Hambrick, a psychologist from Michigan State University, said that “practice is important, and of course it’s absolutely necessary to achieve expertise.” In related studies, Dr. Ericsson has a different point of view by what he calls practice. His definition of practice includes a variety of related activities where the instructor gives to students’ lessons one-on-one. In which studies students are able to concentrate on their weak spots. In another interesting experiment, scientists show that varying the place and time of practice can help certain skills. When an activity is learned practicing also matters. For example learning to play an instrument or a sport at an early age makes all the difference.
In my opinion, I think that practicing might be essential in any activity. For instance, I learned how to cook at an early age. I watched my mother preparing my meals and then I started to cook for my family. I got the chance to cook many times each week, while my mother was at work. With all the practice, I turn into a very good cook. Until now, I keep practicing my dedication for cooking and others activities, looking forward to be able to find my talent.
In conclusion, I agree with the most of the opinions presented in this article. Practice, motivation, and talent are all equally important in becoming an expert. Of course, assuming one has talent, it needs to be fostered with practice. If you do, you might just become an expert and you will succeed.