Transfer Of Learning

Question 1

Transfer of learning

Answer 1

The application of previous experience to present learning. The effect on the performance of practising one skill or learning another.

Question 2

Positive transfer

Answer 2

Previously learned skill has beneficial effect upon another

EXAMPLE: throw ball - identical to - overhead clear action in badminton

Question 3

Negative transfer

Answer 3

Occurs when the learning of one skill inhibits the learning of an additional skill.

EXAMPLE: tennis serve and badminton serve.

Question 4

Bilateral transfer

Answer 4

Is the transfer of skills from one side of the body to the opposite side.

EXAMPLE: learning how to kick left footed and then transferring it to the right foot.

Question 5

Zero transfer

Answer 5

Occurs when there are no similarities between the tasks and therefore no effect on either skill.

EXAMPLE: football free kick and a golf swing.