It is important because it increases the likelihood that the learner will be successful at completing a task independently and not have to rely on the assistance of a certain teacher or materials only found in one teaching setting. The importance of the generalization of skills is often overlooked.

What is the purpose of generalization?

A generalization is a form of abstraction whereby common properties of specific instances are formulated as general concepts or claims. Generalizations posit the existence of a domain or set of elements, as well as one or more common characteristics shared by those elements (thus creating a conceptual model).

Why is generalization and maintenance important?

Generalization is the ability to perform a skill in a variety of settings and situations, using different materials, with different people. ... It's critical that you include maintenance and generalization in your instruction to help your students make real progress in and outside of the classroom.