The article deals with learning transfer and instruction strategy in first year composition. Russell, Wardle, Downs critically analyzed the learning transfer of writing skills that students learned in their first year composition courses. The main teaching goals in FYC are that students learn about general writing skills and then apply their skills to new contexts and situations. But Russell, Wardle, Downs assert that these ways are wrong and not effective because writing should not be separated from real context and should not be generalized. Therefore, they believe what is gained and learned through FYC is not effective and does not transform into competent writing abilities for the student’s major. they suggest that the students should take writing theory education. Wardle and Downs insist ‘Writing about Writing’ education rather than Universal Academic Discourse. The article recommends revising teaching methods while maintaining the existing education style. Principles of the new teaching methods are as follows: First, students should recognize learning transfer clearly. The next principle is extracted in writing process and then applied to new situations. Lastly, the class assignment and class curriculum should have an appropriate sequence with each other. This article explains these principles in further detail.