Use a Fresh Example to Check Transfer
After practice, give a new context and ask learners to apply the same concept independently.
Worked model: Use a Fresh Example to Check Transfer
Electrical conductivity
Conducts electricity
An electrical insulator
Copper conducts electricity, whereas plastic is an insulator.
Worked example: Use a Fresh Example to Check Transfer
Use a fresh example with changed surface features and less support. After comparing copper and plastic, compare a new pair of materials using a consistent property; check that the criterion transfers.
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Prepare · 10 minutes
Choose one completed teaching sequence and collect before-and-after learner evidence.
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After practice, give a new context and ask learners to apply the same concept independently.
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Compare responses or participation before and after the routine.
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Consider other factors and identify what the evidence cannot establish.
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Retain, adapt or discontinue the support with a clear reason.
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Keep the smallest support that remains useful and test transfer to a new task.
Keep the subject challenge. Offer one model, visual or language prompt where needed, then check a fresh independent response.
Try it tomorrow
Choose one completed teaching sequence and collect before-and-after learner evidence.
After practice, give a new context and ask learners to apply the same concept independently. Compare responses or participation before and after the routine.
Can the decision be traced to learner evidence rather than enthusiasm for the activity?
Keep the smallest support that remains useful and test transfer to a new task.
What to look for
Can the decision be traced to learner evidence rather than enthusiasm for the activity?
Teacher language
Adapt these prompts to the task and your learners.
Our purpose is: After practice, give a new context and ask learners to apply the same concept independently.
Show the relationship and explain the choice you made.
Try the new case on your own. Show the detail or reasoning that supports your answer.
Which support do you still need, and which part can you now do independently?
Apply in your setting
Review one subject routine, then compare its use in another department before generalising.
Adjust language support
Use a small word bank, visuals and partner rehearsal when needed. Extend with precise explanations and qualifications. Judge the support from the response to this task.