The new “question-of-the-week” is: What is “transfer of learning” and what can teachers do to increase the odds of it happening with their students? Transfer of learning, also know as learning ...
When discussing learning transfer—the ability to apply previous knowledge, skills, and strategies to new contexts or situations—we should also be mindful of our learners’ cognitive load. Cognitive ...
Cathy Beck is the assistant superintendent in Summit County, CO. She is the author of “Easy and Effective Professional Development,” and “Leading ELL Students to Success: Strategies for Providing ...