Adult Education part 1

The method and practice of teaching adult learners, also known as adult education.

• andragogy

• pedagogy

• both

• neither

What are the core adult learning principles?

• leaners need to know and self concept of the learner

• prior experience of the learner and readiness to learn

• orientation to learning and motivation to learn

• all of the above

_______ is the acquisition of knowledge or skills through experience, study or being taught

• learning

• education

_______ is an activity undertaken or initiated by one or more agents that is designed to effect changes in the knowledge, skill, an attitudes of individuals, groups, or communities.

• learning

• education

The highest value is experience in adult learning.

• true

• false

Alexander Kapp was the first known user of andragogy.

• true

• false

Understanding pedagogy is the key to understanding andragogy.

• true

• false

What are the definitions of adults? (Click all that apply)

• biological

• legal

• social

• psychological

Self-directed learning is defined as a method in which adult learners are motivated to assume personal responsibility and control of their cognitive processes and confirm meaningful learning outcomes.

• true

• false

Just because an adult is self-directed does not always mean they are autonomous.

• true

• false