The Power of Transfer in Teaching
Preparing Learning for Real-World Use
Course Description
Learning is most effective when it can be applied beyond the classroom. Transfer is an online professional development course that helps educators understand the difference between near transfer and far transfer in the learning process. This course also explores how Mindful Teaching methods better equip learners during the Transfer phase, supporting the ability to apply knowledge and skills in new situations, settings, and real-world contexts.
Course Curriculum
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Learning Goals
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WebBook: Transfer
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Study Slides: Transfer Defined
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Check What You Know
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Study Slides: Tranfer in Action
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Check What You Know
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Assessment
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Feedback
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About This Course
- 2 Hours
- 2 Years of Access
- Online, self-paced
Learning Objectives
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Identify the difference between near transfer and far transfer
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Describe how Mindful Teaching methods better equip learners during the Transfer phase
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Recognize instructional strategies that support application beyond the classroom
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