LEARNING CURVE &

TRANSFER OF
LEARNING

Learning Curve

Learning Curve (Contd)

Graph showing the relationship between the

time spent in learning and the level of
competence attained

Learning Curve (Contd)

Depends on
Design of the learning program
Efficiency of trainer
New and effective methods
Motivation of learner/mentor
Aptitude (Capacity) of learner

Transfer of Learning

The extent to which learned information has

been transferred from the learning context to
the application of a specific task

Transfer of Learning (Contd)

Positive Transfer: learned information has

been successfully transferred to a task
Negative Transfer: learned information has
not been successfully transferred to a task

Transfer of Learning:
Approaches

Transfer by specific correspondence of

elements
Transfer by principles

Transfer of Learning:
Approaches

Transfer by specific correspondence of

elements:
Hands-on training in a specific administrative
or technical procedure
Learning can be swiftly & effectively applied
Not applicable for unforeseen situation

Transfer of Learning:
Approaches

Transfer by Principle:
Basic/fundamental/generalized knowledge

Transfer of Learning:
Approaches

Depends on
Time
Budget
Purpose
Efficiency & preference of trainer & trainee

Importance of Transfer of
learning

Positive ToL may

increase efficiency and effectiveness
Increase productivity
Increase motivation
Improve performance
Negative ToL may
Hamper productivity and performance