Factors Predicting Vocational Teachers' Transfer of Learning: A Quantitative Study in the Context of Work Placement (Poster 37)

• In Event: AERA Poster Session Thirteen
  In Poster Session: Career and Technical Education SIG Poster Session: Research Across the Field

Abstract

Work placement is an important way for vocational teachers to update their vocational knowledge and skills. In this study, we aimed to explore the factors predicting vocational teachers’ transfer of learning from work placement to their school. Participants were 372 Chinese vocational teachers. Path analysis results showed that occupational experience, work placement period, personal capacity, content relevance, peer support, and opportunity to use were positive predictors of the transfer of what they learned. Besides, this transfer generalisation and perceived effects positively predicted vocational teachers’ intentions to maintain what they transferred. No moderating effects of transfer period and perceived effects were found. Theoretical and practical implications are discussed.

Authors

• Na Zhou, Leiden University
  Presenting Author

• Dineke Tigelaar, Leiden University
  Non-Presenting Author

• Wilfried Admiraal, Oslo Metropolitan University
  Non-Presenting Author

• Jiping Wang
  Non-Presenting Author