Introduction to Learning Transfer and Life Long Learning (3L)

UC Irvine examines the gap between learning something and using it in a different situation. Core definitions connect with the Learning Transfer System Inventory. It suits learners and workplace trainers who want to identify why a skill remains unused after training and what support may help it become part of practice.

What you will learn

• Understand learning-transfer concepts.
• Explore factors that support application.
• Connect training with a new setting.

Who this suits

Beginners interested in lifelong learning and applying knowledge beyond a course.

Before you enroll

Use the techniques with material you actually need to understand. Compare delayed recall and application with your starting point, rather than judging a session by how familiar the notes feel. Results depend on subject, practice and circumstances; no grade or learning-speed guarantee is implied.

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Put it into practice

Choose a recently learned skill and describe one new situation where it applies, the support needed and an observable sign that transfer occurred.

Source and review

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