The educational term “transfer” refers to a scenario in which the learner is able to apply their learning in a novel context — for example, learning a geometry concept in class and then applying it in a construction project. Transfer is a highly sought-after outcome in many schools and adult learning scenarios, and yet the conditions that make transfer possible are not always present. In this episode, Sean, Joe, and Brian discuss Elizabeth Roumell’s research paper “Priming Adult Learners for Learning Transfer: Beyond Content and Delivery,” which discusses “three practices to support mindful learning transfer” as well as the distinction between information transfer and transformative learning.

Links and further reading

Roumell, Elizabeth Anne. “Priming Adult Learners for Learning Transfer: Beyond Content and Delivery.” Adult Learning 30, no. 1 (February 1, 2019): 15–22. https://doi.org/10.1177/1045159518791281.

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