Adult Learning Theories Importance
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Which type of learning curve occurs when performance increments are large early on but decrease as practice continues?

  • Negatively accelerating learning curve (correct)
  • Learning curve with a plateau
  • S-shaped learning curve
  • Positively accelerating learning curve

What is the main difference between Andragogy and Pedagogy?

  • Andragogy is content-oriented, while Pedagogy is problem-centered.
  • Andragogy is child-centered, while Pedagogy is adult-centered.
  • Andragogy focuses on teaching methods, while Pedagogy focuses on the learner.
  • Andragogy focuses on the learner, while Pedagogy focuses on teaching methods. (correct)

Which of the following best describes one of the principles of andragogy mentioned in the text?

  • Adult learning should be passive and instructor-driven.
  • Adults need to be involved in planning and evaluation of their instruction. (correct)
  • Children should be taught independently of adults.
  • Adults only learn through theory and not practice.

According to Malcolm Knowles, what is a key assumption about adult learners?

<p>They are ready to learn at all times and conditions. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Andragogy view learning compared to Pedagogy?

<p>Andragogy views learning as problem-centered, while Pedagogy views it as content-oriented. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the focus of adult learners according to the text?

<p>Adults are most interested in subjects relevant to their jobs or personal lives. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the learning style with the corresponding preferred method of learning:

<p>Visual learners = Slide presentations, videos, and diagrams Auditory learners = Lectures, discussions, and audio tapes Reading and writing learners = Reading and writing Kinesthetic learners = Touching, handling objects, construction modeling</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following assumptions about adult learners with their descriptions:

<p>Self-concept = Moving from dependency on others to autonomy and self-directed learning Experiential learning = Drawing on past experiences for future learning Readiness to learn = Involving needs specific to the current condition Orientation to learn = Applying information in current situations to resolve immediate issues</p> Signup and view all the answers

Andragogy focuses on what is happening to the learner rather than a pedagogical expectation that learning will take place.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

There is generally a preferred style of learning that works best for each individual.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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