The transfer value of given and individually derived principles.

Intuitive Functional Concepts: A Baseline Study on Intuitions

“…Researchers have been studying many different aspects of transfer of learning: from the transfer of broad knowledge and attributes in the cognitive and affective domains (Haslerud & Meyers, 1958;Kelly, 1967) to the transfer of specific knowledge and skills (Carter, 1969;Holding, 1962;Smith, 1972). With respect to science and mathematics education it has been shown by Carter (1969) and Smith (1972) that two situations must be sufficiently close for transfer to occur between them.…”

Chapter V: Meaningful Learning and Retention: Intrapersonal Cognitive Variables

“…Haslerud and Meyers (1958) concluded from a coding experiment that encoding practice was more transferable when coding principles were independently derived than when they were given. This conclusion was questionable, however, in view of the fact that their subjects exhibited significantly better initial learning on those problems for which the rule was given.…”

Implications of Learning Theories for Adult Instruction

“…Research by Craig (7), Haslerud and Myers (14), Wittrock (24) and Guthrie (12) suggests that expository techniques favor rapid learning and longer retention whereas discovery facilitates transfer. Ausubel (2) himself concedes that discovery methods may be advantageous under certain conditions: 1. for teaching in the early grades; 2. for testing meaningfulness and problem solving; 3. for ensuring transferability; and 4. for establishing intrinsic motivation.…”