Adult Learning Theory Quiz

1. What is Andragogy?

• 1. The methods & principles of adult learning

• Adults learn when new meaning is related to a previous experience

• 1. Successfulness of adult learning is creating meaning from experiences

What is transformational learning?

• The methods and principles of adult learning

• 1. Adults learn when new meaning is related to a previous experience

• 1. Successfulness of adult learning is creating meaning from experiences

1. What is experiential learning?

• The methods and principles of adult learning

• Adults learn when new meaning is related to a previous experience

• 1. Successfulness of adult learning is creating meaning from experiences

1. Write one of Knowles’ 6 assumptions of Andragogy.

Answer explanation

1) Need to know

2) Self-concept

3) Adult learner experience

4) Readiness to learn

5) Orientation to learning

6) Motivation to learn

1. Which one is not one of the 3 stages of transformational learning?

• 1. Identify a dilemma

• 1. Participate in active experimentation

• 1. Provide opportunities for critical thinking

• Establish personal relevancy

1. Choose all that apply:

2. Proposition(s) of experiential learning:

• A learning outcome is a resting point of an ongoing learning process

• Learners modify & dispose of old ideas as they learn newer ones

• Learning encompasses all stages of life

• Learners recreate the learning environment to meet their needs

Answer explanation

All!

1. Write one of the 4 stages of experiential learning.

Answer explanation

1) Concrete experience

2) Reflective observation

3) Abstract conceptualization

4) Active experimentation

Choose all that apply:

How could you implement Andragogy in your undergraduate course?

• Create activities that promote independent & self-directed learning

• Identify relevance of curriculum & activities for students' learning

• Create activities that ask students to research a topic, record their thoughts, & discuss

• Individualize teaching & learning strategies to meet students' motivation & goals

Choose all that apply:

How could you implement transformational learning in your undergraduate course?

• Create activities that include problem solving, tasks, & reflection 

• Create activities that ask students to research a topic, record their thoughts, & discuss

• Create learning opportunities that draw on students' previous experiences & personal relevance

• Create activities that promote independent & self-directed learning

Choose all that apply:

How could you implement experiential learning in your undergraduate course?

• Create activities that include experience, discussion, feedback, & practice in real-life contexts

• Create learning experiences that ask students to make connections between theoretical knowledge & real-world applications

• Create activities that promote independent & self-directed learning

• Individualize teaching & learning strategies to meet students' motivation & goals