TY - JOUR
T1 - The transfer paradox
T2 - Effects of contextual interference on retention and transfer performance of a complex cognitive skill
AU - van Merriënboer, Jeroen J.G.
AU - de Croock, Marcel B.M.
AU - Jelsma, Otto
PY - 1997
Y1 - 1997
N2 - In an exploratory study, the effects oi contextual interference on retention and transfer performance were studied for learning A complex cognitive skd, namely, troubleshooting a computer-based simulation oC J chemical process plant. Support was found for the "transfer paradox": high contextual interference had negative effects on performance during practice and none on number of retention problems solved after the training but positive effects on number of new problems solved (transfer). Implications for the design of training are discussed.
AB - In an exploratory study, the effects oi contextual interference on retention and transfer performance were studied for learning A complex cognitive skd, namely, troubleshooting a computer-based simulation oC J chemical process plant. Support was found for the "transfer paradox": high contextual interference had negative effects on performance during practice and none on number of retention problems solved after the training but positive effects on number of new problems solved (transfer). Implications for the design of training are discussed.
U2 - 10.2466/pms.1997.84.3.784
DO - 10.2466/pms.1997.84.3.784
M3 - Article
SN - 0031-5125
VL - 84
SP - 784
EP - 786
JO - Perceptual and motor skills
JF - Perceptual and motor skills
ER -