Chapter 10 Transfer of learning 0.1 What is transfer of learning? When something students have previously learned affects how they learn or perform in another situation, transfer is occurring. (the effect of one kind of learning on the another kind of learning). e.g. write in pencil and in pen, drive a car and a truck, learn mathematics and physics. Transfer takes place whenever our existing knowledge, abilities, and skills affect the learning or performance of new tasks.Chapter 10 Transfer of learning • 10.1 What is transfer of learning? • When something students have previously learned affects how they learn or perform in another situation, transfer is occurring.(the effect of one kind of learning on the another kind of learning). e.g. write in pencil and in pen, drive a car and a truck, learn mathematics and physics. • Transfer takes place whenever our existing knowledge, abilities, and skills affect the learning or performance of new tasks