Transfer of Learning, Curve & Plateau
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Under the various theories of transfer of learning, upon conducting a deep psychological and pedagogical analysis of E.L. Thorndike's 'Theory of Identical Elements' and Charles Judd's 'Theory of Generalization', which of the following statements most authentically explains the substantive and procedural differences between these two theories?
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Understanding Theories of Transfer of Learning
In the context of transfer of learning, E.L. Thorndike's 'Theory of Identical Elements' clarifies that knowledge or skill learned in one situation is transferred to another only when identical elements or similar prior experiences exist in both situations.
Conversely, Charles Judd's 'Theory of Generalization' posits that transfer does not depend on the similarity of a specific object, but rather on the generalization of learned experiences and the abstraction of principles.
- Thorndike: Focuses on identical components between tasks.
- Judd: Focuses on generalized principles and conceptual understanding.
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