Transfer Flashcards

Transfer

The application of learned knowledge and skills to new situations.

Thorndike's Identical Elements Theory

States that the degree of transfer depends on the number of similar/identical elements across two events.

Principles of Identical Elements Theory: Similarity

More identical elements between original and application lead to stronger transfer.

Principles of Identical Elements Theory: Specificity

Transfer is specific to tasks that share overlapping characteristics.

Context-Dependency

Learning environment impacts application, matching conditions to enhance transfer.

Judd Dart - Throwing Experiment Findings

Group 2 performed significantly better; conceptual learning enhances transfer.

Types of Transfer: Vertical vs Lateral

Vertical transfer influences knowledge directly, whereas lateral transfer influences it more indirectly.

Types of Transfer: Specific vs Nonspecific

Refers to how clear the similarity between stimuli is.

Types of Transfer: Near vs Far

Refers to the similarity between initial learning conditions and transfer learning conditions.

Types of Transfer: Literal vs Figural

Refers to how direct or abstract the transfer is; direct application vs analogy.

Low vs High Road Transfer

Low road transfer is automatic and mindful, while high road transfer involves more cognition and context.

Factors Influencing Transfer: Physical/Social Context

The environment in which learning takes place can impact transfer.

Factors Influencing Transfer: Specificity-Generality

Refers to the degree to which learned knowledge applies to new contexts.

What can we do to improve transfer?

Connecting old and new material, active recall, creating examples, reflection, and teaching material to others.