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This solution entails a discussion of the transfer of learning. Positive transfer of learning experiences, information and skills and the negative transfer of the same in the learning experience is reviewed. The solution gives an example for each and the text contains 197 words. One reference is given.

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This solution entails a discussion of the transfer of learning. Positive transfer of learning experiences, information and skills and the negative transfer of the same in the learning experience is reviewed. The solution gives an example for each and the text contains 197 words.

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Transfer of learning has to do with past learning. Past learning can help or hinder new learning by creating useful connections or those that mislead or confuse our understanding.

Positive transfer lets us use concepts, skills and or principles that we have learned, to help us learn new ...

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