Transfer Of Learning: Can They Do It In The Real Word By Patti Shank

This paper explores two published articles that report from research conducted on the transfer of learning. In the article” Can they do it in the Real Word? Designing for Transfer of Learning” by Patti Shank, it discusses the approach of learning .Transfer of learning is often applied, however the transfer has not occurred to the degree needed for real life situations. Research shows that transfer does not happen just because instruction is provided. The other article” Emerging Trends of Research on Transfer of learning”, by Bhawani Shankar Subedi, examines that most education and training aspires to transfer learning. Training were influence by the works of many behaviorists’ psychologist and emphasized “Whether Transfer did occur “(Subedi, 2004). This paper will examine the concepts of transfer of learning from a research stand of point, transfer of real life situations and the text of Noe`s theories on Transfer of learning process.

In the article “Can they do it in the Real Word? Designing for Transfer of Learning” by Patti Shank, the passage discusses the effectiveness of transfer of learning to real life situations. One of …show more content…
Goal setting and social learning theories are not evidence in the two articles. Social learning theory says that learning new skills or behavior comes from experiencing consequences of using that skill and the process of observing others. In one of my jobs in the past, observing a co-worker doing the tasks was very beneficial l for me. Depending on the tasks and duties involved, this type of learning is helpful. Past accomplished allows employees to build a history of successful accomplishment (Noe, 2017). This evidences shows why job experience is a key component when companies are hiring for a role. If you have experience a similar role and environment, more likely you will be successful. Confidence and motivation help trainees in the transfer of