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