Title: Transfer of learning
Course: EPS 201: PSYCHOLOGY OF LEARNING (B) > Section: Lesson Five: Transfer of learning

Transfer of learning

Topic-level overview | Topic/week/section | 5
Topic name: | Transfer of learning
Aim of the topic: | The aim of this topic is to equip you with strategies for teaching for transfer
This topic covers:
1. Types of transfer of learning
2. Factors influencing transfer of Learning
3. Teaching for transfer
Intended learning outcomes:
At the end of this topic, you will be able to:

1. Describe four types of transfer of learning
2. Analyze the factors that influence transfer of learning
3. Explain strategies for enhancing transfer of learning

Overview of student activity

Overview of student activity: | You will be provided with links for three slides that will help you to engage with the learning activities 5.1, 5.2 and 5.3. Succesful completion of the activities will  enable you achieve  topic 5 learning outcomes.

Constructive alignment of topic level outcomes with module level outcomes, learning activities and assessment

Constructive alignment of topic level outcomes with module level outcomes, learning activities and assessment
Intended topic learning outcomes: | No of module-level outcome | Activity where students engage with this outcome | Where and how is this outcome assessed?
At the end of this topic, you will be able to:
1. Describe four types of transfer of learning | 1 & 2 | E-tivity 5.1 | Short answer questions in the LMS
1. Analyze the factors that influence transfer of learning | 1 & 2 | E-tivity 5.2 | Essay questions in the LMS
1. Explain strategies for enhancing teaching for transfer | 1 & 2 | E-tivity 5.3 | Short answer questions in the LMS

Module-level outcomes addressed

Topic 5  addresses module-level learning outcomes 1 and 2
Purpose of the topic/week/section:
The purpose of this topic is to introduce you to the importance of teaching for transfer
Over to you:
The knowledge that we learn in school is intended to prepare you for life outside school. More specifically, the content learned in one context can be applied in another context within the same subject or in another subject. For example, learning how to do addition and subtraction in a mathematics lesson should help you to calculate the total cost of different goods you buy from the market and the expected balance in case you gave more money. This example is a demonstration of transfer of learning which refers to the ability to apply knowledge and skills in new situations. In this section, we are going to explore the factors affecting transfer of learning, types of transfer and how to teach for transfer of learning.
Pre-topic activity: | Number of hours | 30     inutes
Identify some of the skills  you acquired during playtime in elementary school and are still useful to you in adapting to your present life experiences. In your view, explain some of the factors that have made it possible for you to apply those skills in your present life and share your answer with your colleagues in discussion forum 5.0.
Face to face time: | Number of hours | 2         hours
Before learners take the online activity, the moderator should discuss different transfer theories based on behaviourist and cognitivist perspectives.

E-tivity 5.1

Online activity: | Number of hours | 1 hour
What should students do?
E-tivity 5.1

Read the following slide share by Gracetyl Baba (2015);

1. Invite two of your colleagues with whom you can work together. Based on the information from the slides describe with appropriate classroom examples, four types of transfer of learning and post your answers to discussion forum 5.1.
2. Read through the work posted by other colleagues and identify any unique ideas and examples that you can use to improve on your answers. Post the ideas together with your improved answers in the group forum 5.1.
Where do they do it? | Discussion forum 5.1.
By when should they do it? | By the end of the end of the 2^nd day of the week.
E-moderator/tutor role
1. Stimulate further learning and generation of new ideas.
2. Provide feedback on the learning progress
3. Closing the discussion forum
How is the learning outcome in this sub-topic assessed? | Number of hours | 30 minutes
The learning outcome will be assessed through short answer  questions.
How does this section link to other sections of the module?
The succeeding section will help you understand the factors which promote or hinder the different types of transfer of learning .

E-tivity 5.2

Online activity: | Number of hours | 1 hour
What should students do?
E-tivity 5.2

Read the slides by Gracetyl Baba (2015) and;

1. Explain factors influencing transfer of learning and share your answers with your colleagues in group discussion forum 5.2.
2. Stimulate further learning by giving new ideas on your colleagues work.
3. Use any new ideas from your colleagues to improve on your own answers. Repost the enhanced work to the discussion forum 5.2.
Where do they do it? | Discussion forum 5.2.
By when should they do it? | By the end of the end of the 4^th day of the week.
E-moderator/tutor role
1. Summarize the discussion points
2. Provide feedback on the learning progress
3. Close the discussion forum
How is the learning outcome in this sub-topic assessed? | Number of hours | 30 minutes
The learning outcomes will be assessed through essay  questions.
How does this section link to other sections of the module?
The factors influencing transfer of learning will determine the various strategies to be used in enhancing transfer of learning among learners.

E-tivity 5.3

Online activity: | Number of hours | 1 hour
What should students do?
E-tivity 5.3

The following slide share by Gracetyl Baba (2015), gives several strategies for teaching for transfer. Using the knowledge gained from the slides;

1. Summarize five strategies that teachers can use to enhance transfer of learning and post your answers to the discussion forum 5.3.
2. Read through the work your colleagues have posted and identify three strategies that stand out and explain why they are important.
3. Post the answers to discussion forum 5.3.
Where do they do it? | Discussion forum 5.3.
By when should they do it? | By the end of the end of the 6^th day of the week.
E-moderator/tutor role
1. Summarize the discussion points
2. Provide feedback on the learning progress
3. Close the discussion forum
How is the learning outcome in this sub-topic assessed? | Number of hours | 30 minutes
The learning outcome will be assessed through short answer  questions.
How does this section link to other sections of the module?
The strategies of teaching for transfer links with the topic of learning  in that it helps in the  promotion of the application of the concepts learnt in class in real lfe situations.

= Total number of hours | 7 hours

Some important questions

Some important questions
Which learning resources/ references will scaffold the students’ learning? | The module,  video link and slide share.
How are students enabled to access the resources? | Through the institutional LMS and OER Africa website
Where in this topic are students expected to work collaboratively? | In the discussion board 5.1, 5.2 and 5.3
How has an inclusive approach been incorporated in this topic? | Varied activities for the learners and e-moderator encouraging the lurkers to participate . Student help desk for those who have challenges
How will feedback on topic be obtained from students? | Online posts in the discussion board.
How will student feedback be used to improve topic? | The e-moderator will consider the feedback from students to ascertain whether they have mastered the content for appropriate interventions where necessary.
At which point(s) will students receive formative feedback on the work they have done in the topic? | By the end of the 5^th   week

Question 1

Describe four types of transfer of learning

Guidance to Question 1

The response to this question should include the identification of the types and a concrete description of each type of transfer. The four types of transfer of learning are:

- Positive transfer
- Negative transfer
- Zero transfer
- Near transfer
- Far transfer of learning.

Question 2

Explain strategies for enhancing teaching for transfer

Guidance to question 2

Learners are expected to identify five strategies for enhancing teaching for transfer. Responses will be varied but learners are expected to explain in details with appropriate examples how each strategy mentioned enhances transfer of learning. Some of the strategies may include:

- Teaching of basic skills e.g. reading, writing
- Providing meaningful, organized, well-structured and well-illustrated material
- Use of discovery learning/discussion groups
- Problem- solving
- Independent library research
- Group experiments
- Allowing learners to over learn
- Having clear cut objectives
- Selecting instructional materials which are best suited to making relationships apparent
- Giving examples of the use of taught material in other subjects and in everyday life and rooting concepts in applications

Question 3

Analyze the factors that influence transfer of learning

Guidance to Question 3

In responding to this question, learners are expected to give at least three  factors that influence transfer of learning and analyze how each  relate to a classroom situation by supporting their answers with relevant examples. Such factors may include but not limited to:

- Similarity between two learning situations
- Length of instructional time
- Variety of learning experiences
- Context for learners’ experiences.