Transfer of Learning

and Motivation
 Is the ability to apply knowledge learned in one context
to new context.

 Transfer of learning occurs when the learner:

-recognizes common features among concepts, skills,
or principles;

-links the information memory; and sees the value of

utilizing what was learned in one situation in another.
 Positive vs. Negative
Positive Transfer:

-when learning in one context improves performance in

some other context.

Negative Transfer:

-when learning in one context has a negative impact on

performance in another context.
 Near vs. Far
Near transfer:

-transfer between very similar contexts

Far transfer:

-transfer between contexts that seem alien to one

another
 Theories of Transfer of
Learning
1. Theory of Mental Discipline
-also known as Faculty Theory

-tells that education is a matter of training in the mind or

disciplining the mind.

2. Theory of Identical Elements

-was formulated by Thorndike maintains that the
amount of transfer depends upon the identical
elements that are common in both situation.
Identical elements such as:

-content

-method

-aim

-attitude present in both situations facilitate learning

3. Theory of Generalization
-was formulated by Charles H. Judd

-it means that experiences obtained in one situation are

applicable to other situation.

-it puts emphasis upon the value to understand,

organize, and generalize specific experiences.
4. Theory of Configuration

-is based on gestalt theory of learning

-transfer implies that what is learned in one situation

can be shifted directly to another situation only when
similarity (in content, method, or attitude) of the two
situations is perceived by the learner.
Factors that would affect such transfer such transfer in
school:

1. Mental ability of the learner

2. Nature of the learner
3. Attitudes and efforts of the learner
4. Manner of teaching
Motivation in Learning
 Motivation
-is a process in which the individual’s attention and
interest are aroused and directed toward definite goals.

-”To give attention is to engage in mental activity”.

-The kind of stimulus to which an individual gives

attention depends on many factors such us:

-age -needs

-intelligence -attitudes

-training -experiences
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