Transfer Theory

I see the idea and concept of transfer theory a very meaningful aspect to growth and development of an education or any other aspect of life. Take for instance a NASCAR driver. He did not just happen to go and sit in the driver seat of a NASCAR and begin competing professionally. He probably began driving his grandpa’s or dad’s truck around the farm or on the back roads in order to obtain a foundation of driving. He then began moving on to driving on the roads once he received his license. I am sure he had to drive in some minor races before he was chosen to become a NASCAR driver. In my mind this is a perfect example of the transfer theory. He was able to transfer what he had learned from the beginning of his driving experiences to when he became a professional driver. This goes to show that in order to get to the top of something you need to begin at a lower level and transfer what you have learned along the way. In education it is important to grow through all levels and gain experience that will transfer you to top of the ladder. If you look at the job of being superintendent, wouldn’t you say that it would be very helpful if you had the knowledge of being a student, teacher, and administrator before pursuing to become a superintendent. Transfer theory is a concept that is used every day. People take what they learn from a prior experience and transfer it to what they a currently doing. With this in mind, the transfer of knowledge is only improving the outcome of what they are doing.