Stuart Dreyfus

Stuart Dreyfus is a researcher known for developing a model of how people become skilled at tasks. His model describes five stages: novice, advanced beginner, competent, proficient, and expert. As individuals gain experience, they move through these stages, developing deeper understanding, intuition, and judgment. Dreyfus’s work helps explain how skill development evolves over time and is used in education, training, and professional growth to design better learning pathways and support continuous improvement.