Definitions for "Transfer of learning"
The ability to apply what has been learned in one context to another context or problem.
Ability to apply knowledge and skills learned in one area to another context or problem.
The ability to extend or adapt what has been learned in one context to new problems and settings. Research has shown that when a subject is learned in multiple contexts, with opportunities to abstract general principles, transfer to new situations is increased. (Bransford, Brown & Cocking, 1999; Stein, 2000, p.20.)