By: Candice Martindale

“…all learning involves transfer from previous experiences” (Bransford 56).

Even the initial learning phase involves transfer because it is based on the knowledge that people bring to any learning situation

Nebraska

Maine

Oklahoma

Arkansas

Michigan

Florida

South Carolina

Louisiana

Georgia

Texas

In the Classroom…

1.) Student may have knowledge the is relevant, but not activated.

2.) Students may misinterpret new information because of previously learned falsehoods or contradictions.

3.) Students may have difficulty with particular school teaching practices that conflict with practices in their community.