Transfer+Goals

**Transfer Goals have several distinguishing characteristics:**

 * They require //application// (not simply recognition or recall).
 * The application occurs in //new situations// (not ones previously taught or encountered; that is, the task cannot be accomplished as a result of rote learning).
 * The transfer requires a thoughtful assessment of which prior learning applies here; that is, some //strategic thinking// is required (not thoughtless plugging in of highlighted skills and facts).
 * The learners must apply their learning //autonomously// (on their own, without coaching or teacher support).
 * The learners must use //habits of mind// (e.g., good judgement, persistence, self-regulation) along with academic understanding, knowledge, and skill to persist with the task and polish the work to suit purpose and audience.


 * Use the following questions to CLARIFY your TRANSFER GOALS**

What **complex task** requiring this and other skills, do I want learners to be able to accomplish? Given all I will "teach", what performance should learners be able to accomplish **fluently and independently**? What are the most important **real-world challenges** requiring the skill(s)? What is **the point** of learning these skills? What do these skills enable learners to eventually do? What **complex challenges** do learners have trouble tackling on their own, without prompting or scaffolding? What kinds of tasks, reflecting standards, should students be able to do **on their own**?


 * LONG TERM TRANSFER GOALS:**

I want students to learn __(specify the content)__ .... so that in the long run, they will be able, on their own, to use this content to __(specify the long-term desired accomplishment)__.