Which type of transfer involves using a previously learned fact or skill in a similar context?

The correct answer is specific transfer because it refers to the application of knowledge or skills learned in one situation to a very closely related situation. When a previously learned fact or skill is utilized in a similar context, it indicates that the learner is recognizing similarities and directly applying what they have learned in one situation to another, approachable scenario.

Specific transfer typically involves a high degree of similarity between the original learning environment and the new context, which helps strengthen the connection between the learned material and its application. For example, if a student learns math concepts in one set of problems and can apply those same principles effectively in a slightly different problem set, they are demonstrating specific transfer.

Other concepts such as general transfer involve applying learned knowledge across different and broader contexts, while contextual transfer emphasizes the importance of situational factors affecting learning. Metacognitive transfer relates more to the awareness and regulation of one’s learning processes rather than direct application of specific skills or knowledge to similar contexts.