Adult learning flashcard

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Which of the following is one of Knowles' assumptions about adult learners?
Options:
Adults are motivated by external rewards,
Adults prefer rote memorization,
Adults need to know why they need to learn something,
Adults learn best through play

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Adults need to know why they need to learn something

Front

Knowles believed adults prefer to be seen as dependent learners who rely heavily on the instructor for all decisions.

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False

Front

What does Knowles mean by 'self-concept' in his assumptions about adult learners?

Back

Adults have a self-concept of being responsible for their own decisions.

Front

In Knowles' theory, what drives an adult's readiness to learn? Options: Social pressure, Financial incentives, Peer competition, Developmental tasks of social roles

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Developmental tasks of social roles

Front

What is the focus of learning according to Knowles' 'orientation to learning' assumption?

Back

Problem-centered

Front

One key principle of andragogy is that adults learn best when they are: Involved in planning their learning

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Involved in planning their learning

Front

Andragogy suggests that teaching methods should largely ignore the past experiences of adult learners.

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False

Front

Adults are generally most interested in learning content that:

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Has immediate relevance to their work or personal life

Front

Andragogy promotes organising learning around specific subjects rather than real-world problems or tasks.

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False