Malcolm Knowles & the Six Assumptions of Andragogy

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What is the main concept of Andragogy according to Malchom Knowles?

  • Teaching adults to be more dependent
  • Focusing on children's education
  • Helping adults become more self-directed (correct)
  • Promoting standardized testing

How does self-concept influence adult learners in Andragogy?

  • Adults are not capable of choosing what they want to learn
  • Adults prefer limited choices in learning
  • Adults want autonomy in choosing what, when, and how to learn (correct)
  • Adults don't need to be involved in the learning process

What distinguishes Andragogy from pedagogy?

  • Pedagogy is only applicable to adults
  • Andragogy focuses on helping children learn
  • Pedagogy is not a recognized educational concept
  • Andragogy is about self-directed adult learning, while pedagogy is about helping children learn (correct)

Why are adult learners considered valuable resources in the context of Andragogy?

<p>Due to their ability to contribute rich life experiences to learning environments (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does experience impact adult learners in Andragogy?

<p>It provides them with valuable resources and contributions for learning (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role do educators play in enhancing self-concept in adult learners according to Andragogy?

<p>Educators should provide more choices and collaborative environments for adult learners (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What factor influences an adult's readiness to learn according to the text?

<p>Immediate application of learning (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of motivators are considered more potent for adult learners?

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Why do adults seek learning opportunities according to the text?

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What is emphasized as a crucial aspect for adults to know about learning something new?

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Which of the following is not one of the assumptions Malcolm Knowles based andragogy on?

<p>External motivators are most potent (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of learning opportunities do adults prefer, according to the text?

<p>Opportunities that allow them to solve problems (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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