ANDRAGOGY

How does behavioristic psychology view learning?

• As changes in physical appearance
• As changes in internal thoughts
• As changes in observable behavior
• As changes in emotions

Why are theories important in educational practice?

• To inform teaching practices
• To complicate learning
• To confuse educators
• To discourage research

What are some challenges in teaching adult learners?

• They are always motivated
• They have no diverse backgrounds
• They may have time constraints
• They are less experienced

What is the concept of andragogy?

• A theory of child learning
• A theory of social constructivism
• A theory of adult learning
• A theory of behaviorism

How do learning theories inform teaching practices?

• They discourage learning
• They provide guiding principles
• They complicate teaching
• They have no impact on teaching

What is the main difference between adult and child learning?

• Adult learners have more lived experience
• Adult learners are less motivated to learn
• Child learners are cognitively more advanced
• Child learners have more diverse backgrounds

What was the early influence on post-secondary education in the 20th century?

• Cognitive psychology
• Behavioristic psychology
• Social constructivism
• Humanistic psychology

How do lived experiences impact adult learning?

• They have no impact
• They hinder learning
• They enhance learning
• They confuse learners

What is the role of adult learning theories in teaching?

• To confuse educators
• To discourage learning
• To inform teaching strategies
• To complicate teaching methods

Why do adult learners require different motivational strategies?

• Because they are cognitively less advanced
• Because they have diverse backgrounds
• Because they have more lived experience
• Because they are less motivated