Opinion — Training for Transferable Skills: The Role of Examples and Schema

Abstract

This article reviews research literature in the area of cognitive psychology which is relevant to training for transfer of skills. Particular attention is given to the role of models, schema or principles in transfer Research throwing light on the way in which examples facilitate schema acquisition is summarized, and the application of schema and principles to procedural learning is outlined Finally, recent studies demonstrating the importance of schema acquisition as a component of exploration‐based approaches to training helps link cognitive theory with traditional discovery learning procedures.

¹This article was prepared as part of a research programme funded by the Australian Council For Employment and Training The ideas expressed, however, are those of the authors alone

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¹This article was prepared as part of a research programme funded by the Australian Council For Employment and Training The ideas expressed, however, are those of the authors alone