Adult Education

Andragogy is...................

• the art of planning a lesson

• the art and science of teaching children

• the art and science of teaching adults

• the art of delivering a lecture

What is the primary focus of adult education?

• A) Teaching children basic skills

• B) Providing vocational training for adults

• C) Preparing students for college

• D) Offering extracurricular activities

Which term refers to the method and practice of teaching adult learners?

• A) Pedagogy

• B) Andragogy

• C) Heutagogy

• D) Geragogy

Which of the following is a key principle of adult learning?

• A) Adults are dependent learners

• B) Adults need to know why they need to learn something

• C) Adults learn best through play

• D) Adults prefer rote memorization

In adult education, what is the role of the educator?

• A) To act as a facilitator of learning

• B) To dictate all learning activities

• C) To provide all the answers

• D) To focus solely on theoretical knowledge

Which of the following is a common barrier to adult education?

• A) Lack of interest in learning

• B) Time constraints due to work or family

• C) Overabundance of educational resources

• D) Excessive leisure time

What is a common motivation for adults to pursue further education?

• A) Peer pressure

• B) Career advancement

• C) Parental expectations

• D) Social status

Which of the following best describes experiential learning in adult education?

• A) Learning through lectures

• B) Learning through hands-on experience

• C) Learning through textbooks

• D) Learning through online courses

What is the significance of self-directed learning in adult education?

• A) It allows adults to learn at their own pace

• B) It requires constant supervision

• C) It limits the learning to specific subjects

• D) It discourages independent thinking

Which of the following is an example of informal adult education?

• A) Attending a university course

• B) Participating in a workplace training

• C) Learning through community workshops

• D) Enrolling in a certification program