Transfer

Question 1

What is proactive transfer?

Answer 1

A skill already learned or performed influences the learning or performing of a new skill or a skill yet to be learned

Example: A forward roll learned in the past influences a tumble turn in swimming today.

Question 2

Provide an example of proactive transfer.

Answer 2

A forward roll learned in the past influences a dive forward roll you have yet to learn

This demonstrates how prior skills can aid in learning new skills.

Question 3

What is retroactive transfer?

Answer 3

Learning or performing a new skill influences the learning or performing of an old skill or previous skill

This can sometimes hinder the performance of the previously learned skill.

Question 4

How can we optimize the positive effects of transfer?

Answer 4

By using similar skills to promote transfer, ensuring skills are well learned and fully grooved, giving positive reinforcement, and providing clear demonstrations

These strategies help in enhancing the learning process.

Question 5

What are some strategies to reduce the effect of negative transfer?

Answer 5

Help the learner understand the requirements of the task, do not teach conflicting skills close together in time, practice parts of a skill in the right sequence

These strategies can improve skill acquisition and performance.

Question 6

True or False: Proactive transfer occurs when a new skill affects the performance of an old skill.

Answer 6

False

Proactive transfer involves old skills influencing new skills, not the other way around.