Sunday, May 10, 2015

The Transfer of Learning: Participants' Perspectives of Adult Education and Training

Cover:

The Teacher of Learning

Contents:

Chapter 1

Introduction
What is Transfer of Learning?
Why is Transfer of Learning Important?
Overview of Different Levels and Types of Transfer
The Transfer Context
Summary


Chapter 2

Transfer of Learning: Concepts, Theories and Approaches
Formal Disciplines Approach
Behavioural Approach
Generalisation Approach and Gestalt Theory
Cognitive Approaches to Transfer
Information Processing Models of Learning And Transfer
Schema Theory and Transfer
Cognitive Apprenticeships
Selected Approaches to Transfer
Work-based Approaches to Transfer
Preparation for Future Learning
A General Theory of Transfer
Other Ways of Looking at Transfer
Summary

Chapter 3

The Role of Learning in Transfer
Adult Learners
Professional Development
Change Theories
Approaches to Adult Learning
Summary

Chapter 4

Transfer of Learning from the Classroom to the Workplace: A Longitudinal Case Study with Case Managers
Context and Overview
Findings
Implications for Management
Implications for Professional Practice
Implications for Educational Providers
Summary

Chapter 5

Transfer of Training in a Cultural Context: A Cook Islands Teachers’ Professional Development Case Study
Context and Overview
Findings
A Transfer of Training Model
Summary

Chapter 6

Transfer of Learning: A Case Study of Preparing for Future Learning
Context and Overview
Findings
Implications for Course Design and Delivery
Summary

Chapter 7

Facilitating Transfer
Learner Characteristics
Course Design
Workplace Characteristics
Summary

Chapter 8

Modelling Transfer: Reflection on Action
Personal and Professional Development
Support
Preparation for Future Transfer
Conclusions
Summary

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