Worked Example Principle 4: Support Learning Transfer

What is it?

The of the fourth worked example principle is effectively and continuing applying the knowledge, skills, and attitudes that were learned in a learning environment of the job environment. Transfer of learning can be described as a phenomenon of learning more quickly and developing a deeper understanding of the task if we bring some knowledge or skills from previous learning to a new situation.

Examples:

In the image below you can assume that the construction worker is bringing past work experience into his new job. This is a great example of the fourth worked example principle of transfer of learning. 

References:

Clark, R. C., & Mayer, R. E. (2011). E-learning and the science of instruction: Proven guidelines for consumers and designers of multimedia learning. San Francisco: Pfeiffer.