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Record Nr.

UNINA9910452634403321

Titolo

Learning transfer in adult education [[electronic resource] /] / Leann M.R. Kaiser, Karen Kaminski, Jeffrey M. Foley, editors

Pubbl/distr/stampa

San Francisco, : Jossey-Bass, 2013

ISBN

1-118-64826-9

1-299-40254-2

1-118-64825-0

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (106 p.)

Collana

New directions for adult and continuing education ; ; no. 137, spring 2013

Altri autori (Persone)

KaiserLeann M. R

KaminskiKaren

FoleyJeffrey M

Disciplina

374

Soggetti

Transfer of training

Adult education

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Learning Transfer in Adult Education; Copyright; Contents; Editors' Notes; References; 1. Learning Transfer and Its Intentionality in Adult and Continuing Education; What Is Learning Transfer in Adult Education?; Models of Transfer; Barriers to Learning Transfer; General Tools to Improve Learning Transfer; Learning Transfer: Revisiting Its Importance to Adult Learning; References; 2. Leveraging Experiential Learning Techniques for Transfer; Experiential Education and Experiential Learning; Learning Transfer and Experiential Learning; Integrating Experiential Techniques

Program 1: English as a Second Language CourseProgram 2: Online Personal Finance Course; Program 3: Continuing Education Vegetable Gardening Course; Conclusion; References; 3. Problem-Based Learning: A Learning Environment for Enhancing Learning Transfer; Learning Transfer; Problem-Based Learning; Conclusion; References; 4. Considering Components, Types, and Degrees of Authenticity in Designing Technology to Support Transfer; Defining Technology;



Defining Authenticity; Selecting Components of Authenticity; Applied Examples; Summary; References

5. Brain-Friendly Teaching Supports Learning TransferThe Relationship Between Cognitive Theory and Learning Transfer; Brain-Friendly Learning Environments; Conclusion; References; 6. Racial and Cultural Factors and Learning Transfer; The Learning Transaction; Theoretical and Anecdotal Evidence for Racial or Cultural Differences Influencing Transfer; Implications for Adult Education Practitioners; What Are the Risks of Using Any of These Approaches?; References; 7. Understanding Transfer as Personal Change: Concerns, Intentions, and Resistance; Adult Education and Change

Concerns-Based Adoption ModelTheory of Planned Behavior; When Learners Resist Change; Conclusion; References; 8. Applying Transfer in Practice; Near Transfer; Not-So-Near Transfer; Farther Transfer; Intentionally Building Transfer in Instructional Design; Far Transfer; Conclusion; References; Index

Sommario/riassunto

Learning transfer is the use of skills and knowledge acquired in one situation or setting in a different environment. It is, fundamentally, the point of education. By consciously building it into our curricula, syllabi, and practice, we can greatly enhance the likelihood that students will integrate their learning and their lives.  This issue examines learning transfer across the breadth of adult education. The authors approach the question practically, looking at techniques such as experiential or problem-based learning and the use of classroom technology as well as the perspectives o