Adult Learning Theory & Andragogy Flashcards
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Which theorist popularized the term 'andragogy' to describe the art and science of helping adults learn?
Answer: Malcolm Knowles
Malcolm Knowles popularized the term 'andragogy' in North America, defining it as the art and science of facilitating adult learning, contrasting it with pedagogy (child-focused teaching).
According to Knowles' andragogical model, which assumption states that adults accumulate a growing reservoir of experience that serves as a resource for learning?
Answer: Experience
The 'experience' assumption holds that adults bring rich prior experience into the learning environment, which serves as a valuable resource for new learning.
In Knowles' framework, the assumption that adult learning is triggered by a developmental transition or social role is called:
Answer: Readiness to learn
'Readiness to learn' reflects that adults become ready to learn when they encounter a new social role or life task that demands new knowledge or skills.
Bloom's Taxonomy of Educational Objectives originally categorized learning into how many domains?
Answer: Three
Bloom's Taxonomy originally identified three domains of learning: cognitive, affective, and psychomotor, each with its own hierarchy of levels.
Which theorist developed the concept of 'transformative learning,' arguing that adults learn by critically examining their underlying assumptions?
Answer: Jack Mezirow
Jack Mezirow developed transformative learning theory, which posits that adults learn most deeply when they critically reflect on and revise their meaning perspectives.
In Keller's ARCS motivational model, what does the 'R' stand for?
Answer: Relevance
In ARCS, 'R' stands for Relevance — learners must perceive the content as personally meaningful and connected to their goals for motivation to occur.
According to Kolb's Experiential Learning Theory, the learning cycle begins with which stage?
Answer: Concrete Experience
Kolb's learning cycle begins with Concrete Experience — a direct experience that provides the foundation for observation and reflection in the subsequent stages.