Adult Learning Principles & Training Methodologies Flashcards
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A trainer notices that participants are resistant to a new process because it conflicts with their years of experience. According to andragogy, what is the best approach?
Answer: Acknowledge their experience and connect the new process to it
Andragogy emphasizes leveraging learners' prior experience as a resource, so connecting new content to existing knowledge reduces resistance.
Which of the following best describes the 'readiness to learn' concept in Malcolm Knowles' andragogical model?
Answer: Adults are ready to learn when they perceive the content as relevant to their social roles
Knowles stated that adults become ready to learn when they recognize that learning will help them perform their social roles more effectively.
In Kolb's Experiential Learning Theory, what happens during the 'reflective observation' stage?
Answer: Learners watch and think about experiences without immediate action
Reflective observation involves watching, listening, and considering the experience from multiple perspectives before drawing conclusions.
A training manager wants to ensure knowledge transfer from the classroom to the job. Which strategy is MOST effective?
Answer: Provide job aids and manager follow-up coaching after training
Transfer of learning is best supported through follow-up job aids, manager reinforcement, and opportunities to apply skills on the job.
Which instructional methodology is BEST suited when the training goal is to develop complex problem-solving skills?
Answer: Case study analysis and group discussion
Case studies require learners to apply knowledge to realistic scenarios, making them highly effective for developing complex analytical and problem-solving skills.
According to self-directed learning theory, what is the trainer's primary role?
Answer: To facilitate and support learner autonomy in identifying needs and resources
In self-directed learning, the trainer shifts from authority figure to facilitator, helping learners diagnose their own needs and locate appropriate learning resources.
A CIT candidate is designing a blended learning program. Which of the following is the PRIMARY advantage of blending online and face-to-face instruction?
Answer: It allows flexibility while preserving opportunities for social and collaborative learning
Blended learning combines the flexibility of online delivery with the interaction and collaboration benefits of in-person sessions.