Learning Needs: Children vs. Adults
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What major difference in the need to know exists between children and adults?

  • Children need to know the same reasons as adults.
  • Adults must understand why they need to learn something. (correct)
  • Children are more aware of real-life applications.
  • Adults learn simply for promotion purposes.

    • How do the self-concepts of children and adults differ?

  • Adults perceive themselves as passive learners.
  • Children take full responsibility for their learning.
  • Children rely on external guidance for decisions. (correct)
  • Adults generally have dependent personalities.

    • What role does experience play in adult learning compared to children's learning?

  • Adults' previous experiences are a crucial resource for learning. (correct)
  • Children's experience is the only learning resource.
  • Children's learning is greatly influenced by their experience.
  • Experience is irrelevant for both groups.

    • How is readiness to learn characterized differently for children and adults?

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    Which learning orientation best describes children compared to adults?

    <p>Children are primarily task-centered in their learning. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What motivational factors are typically more significant for children than for adults?

    <p>Children are motivated by grades and approval. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does self-directed learning emphasize for adults?

    <p>Adults take primary responsibility for their own learning. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor is commonly a motivation for adults but not for children?

    <p>Learning for social status. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    Need to Know Adults vs. Children

    Adults must understand the relevance of learning, while children often have spontaneous awareness.

    Self-Concept Differences

    Children depend on external guidance, while adults take responsibility for their learning.

    Role of Experience

    Adults' prior experiences serve as key resources for their learning.

    Readiness to Learn

    Children require specific guidance to be ready, while adults are ready anytime, with prior knowledge.

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    Learning Orientation

    Children generally have a task-centered learning approach, while adults have a subject-centered orientation.

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    Motivation Factors

    Children are motivated by grades and approval, while adults often seek intrinsic motivation.

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    Self-Directed Learning

    Self-directed learning emphasizes adults' responsibility for their own educational process.

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    Motivation in Learning

    A factor common for adults, but not children, is learning for social status.

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    Study Notes

    Differences in Learning Needs Between Children and Adults

    • Different Knowledge Motivation: Children are often motivated by real-life applications and external rewards like grades or approval, whereas adults may desire learning for career advancement or personal enrichment.
    • Self-Concept Differences: Children often rely on external guidance, while adults typically take more ownership and responsibility for their learning. Children may perceive themselves as passive learners whereas adults typically perceive themselves as active learners.
    • Role of Experience: Adults' previous experiences are significant resources for learning, particularly influencing their understanding and approach to new information. Children's learning can also be impacted by experiences, but in different ways.
    • Readiness to Learn: Children typically require specific guidance for readiness, whereas adults may be ready to learn at any time, assuming prior knowledge exists. Adults may need prior knowledge before motivation.
    • Learning Orientations: Children are often oriented towards lifelong learning, practical tasks and their experiences. Conversely, adults may focus on specific tasks and practical applications and knowledge.
    • Motivational Factors: Children are primarily motivated by intrinsic factors like gaining knowledge and skills. Adults may seek external validation, authority figures approval, social status or learning goals.

    Self-Directed Learning Emphasis

    • Responsibility for Learning: Adults frequently take primary responsibility for their learning journey, actively diagnosing learning needs and setting goals.
    • External Validation: Children and adults may be influenced by external factors, but adults may place less emphasis on external pressures like validation when learning.

    Motivational Factors Common to Adults but Not Children

    • Completion Rewards: Adults often appreciate clear outcomes or tangible rewards (e.g., completing a course, receiving a certification) that solidify completion.
    • Learning Satisfaction: The satisfaction of acquiring knowledge and skills is a significant driver in adults' approach to their learning, whereas it may vary for children.
    • Social Status: Adults may engage in learning paths for social, professional, or other factors that contribute to their perception of status..
    • Authority Figure Approval: adults may value approval from figures in authority or status during learning.

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    Explore the fundamental differences in learning needs between children and adults. This quiz highlights motivations, self-concept, the role of experience, and readiness to learn, providing insights into how these factors influence educational approaches for different age groups.

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