Adult Learning Theory and Principles Flashcards
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Malcolm Knowles is best known for developing which foundational concept in adult education?
Answer: Andragogy
Malcolm Knowles developed andragogy, the theory of adult learning that distinguishes how adults learn differently from children.
Which andragogical principle states that adults need to understand why they are learning something before they engage in learning it?
Answer: Need to know
The 'need to know' principle holds that adults require a reason or purpose before they invest effort in learning new material.
In adult learning theory, 'self-directed learning' refers to adults who:
Answer: Take initiative in diagnosing needs and setting goals for their own learning
Self-directed learners take ownership of identifying their learning needs, setting goals, and evaluating outcomes.
Experiential learning theory, developed by David Kolb, proposes that learning is best achieved through:
Answer: A four-stage cycle involving concrete experience and reflection
Kolb's model cycles through concrete experience, reflective observation, abstract conceptualization, and active experimentation.
Which of the following best describes 'readiness to learn' in Knowles' andragogy?
Answer: Adults become ready to learn when they face a real-life developmental task or problem
Readiness to learn is triggered by life situations that make new knowledge or skills necessary for coping or advancing.
According to adult learning theory, the richest resource for adult learning is:
Answer: The learners' accumulated life and work experience
Adults bring a wealth of prior experience to training that serves as both a resource and a foundation for new learning.