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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?

They are ready to learn at all times and conditions. Signup and view all the answers

How does Andragogy view learning compared to Pedagogy?

Andragogy views learning as problem-centered, while Pedagogy views it as content-oriented. Signup and view all the answers

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

Adults are most interested in subjects relevant to their jobs or personal lives. Signup and view all the answers

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

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 Signup and view all the answers

Match the following assumptions about adult learners with their descriptions:

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 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.

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