MGT 363 Lecture 64: Transfer of Training Theories Breakdown and Theory Of Identical Elements
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Transfer of training theories breakdown, theory of identical elements, training environment is identical to work environment, training focuses on closed skills, work environment features are predictable & stable. Near transfer: stimulus generalization approach, general principles are applicable to many different work situations, training focuses on open skills, work environment is unpredictable & highly variable. Far transfer: cognitive theory of transfer, meaningful material & coding schemes enhance storage & recall training content, all types of training & environments. Far transfer: theory of identical elements: Proposes transfer of training occurs when what is being learned in training session is identical to what trainee has to perform on job. Transfer will be maximized to degree that other characteristics of learning environment are similar to those encountered in work environment: tasks, materials, equipment. Identical elements approach has been used to develop instruments designed to measure similarity of jobs.
