Learning Transfer Design
Design instructional strategies that promote knowledge and skill transfer to real-world application contexts.
Overview
This skill enables design of instruction that promotes transfer of learning to workplace or real-world contexts. It encompasses transfer theory application, authentic learning design, and support system development to maximize learning impact.
Capabilities
Transfer Theory Application
- •Apply near and far transfer principles
- •Design for identical elements
- •Create meaningful connections
- •Support metacognitive development
- •Build flexible knowledge structures
Authentic Learning Design
- •Create realistic scenarios
- •Design workplace-like practice
- •Use authentic assessments
- •Incorporate real problems
- •Simulate actual conditions
Support System Design
- •Design job aids and resources
- •Create performance support tools
- •Plan reinforcement strategies
- •Develop manager involvement
- •Build communities of practice
Transfer Climate
- •Address organizational barriers
- •Build supervisor support
- •Create accountability systems
- •Provide application opportunities
- •Track transfer outcomes
Usage Guidelines
Design Process
- •Analyze transfer context
- •Identify key transfer skills
- •Design authentic practice
- •Create support resources
- •Plan reinforcement
- •Measure transfer outcomes
Transfer Strategies
- •Use varied practice contexts
- •Encourage reflection on application
- •Build explicit connections
- •Provide performance support
- •Create accountability mechanisms
Success Factors
- •Relevance to job context
- •Opportunity to apply
- •Support from supervisors
- •Reinforcement over time
- •Removal of barriers
Integration Points
Related Processes
- •Action Mapping
- •Kirkpatrick Evaluation
- •Gagne's Nine Events
Collaborating Skills
- •learning-needs-analysis
- •facilitation-workshop-delivery
- •learning-analytics-interpretation
References
- •Baldwin and Ford transfer model
- •Broad and Newstrom transfer strategies
- •Kirkpatrick and Kirkpatrick transfer
- •Performance improvement research