CHE Adult Learning Theory & Andragogy Flashcards

Which learning style dimension in the Honey and Mumford model describes learners who prefer trying things out immediately without lengthy analysis?

Answer: Activists

Activists (Honey and Mumford) dive into new experiences enthusiastically and prefer learning by doing rather than reflecting or theorizing.

A CHE educator wants to apply self-directed learning (SDL) principles. Which classroom practice MOST supports SDL?

Answer: Allowing learners to negotiate learning contracts and goals

Learning contracts empower adult students to set personal goals, choose resources, and define evidence of achievement—core elements of SDL.

Which theorist is associated with the concept of 'zones of proximal development' (ZPD) that is sometimes applied in adult learning facilitation?

Answer: Lev Vygotsky

Vygotsky defined ZPD as the gap between what a learner can do independently and what they can achieve with guidance.

In adult education, 'reflective practice' is most closely associated with which theorist?

Answer: Donald Schön

Donald Schön coined 'reflection-in-action' and 'reflection-on-action' to describe how practitioners learn through thoughtful review of their experience.

When a CHE educator uses a hospitality industry case study and asks students to connect it to their own work experience, which adult learning principle is being applied?

Answer: Leveraging the reservoir of experience

Drawing on students' professional backgrounds activates their reservoir of experience, making learning more meaningful and relevant.

Which approach to adult learning emphasizes that learning occurs through social interaction and is deeply embedded in community practice?

Answer: Situated learning / communities of practice

Lave and Wenger's situated learning theory holds that knowledge is co-constructed through participation in authentic community practices.