Adult Learning Principles & Training Methodologies Flashcards
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Which facilitation technique is MOST effective for drawing out quieter participants during a group discussion?
Answer: Using think-pair-share so individuals reflect before sharing with the group
Think-pair-share gives quieter learners structured reflection time and a low-stakes partner exchange before contributing to the larger group.
A training designer uses spaced repetition in a curriculum. What learning benefit does this technique primarily target?
Answer: Strengthening long-term retention by distributing practice over time
Spaced repetition leverages the 'spacing effect,' where information reviewed at increasing intervals is stored more durably in long-term memory.
When applying the ADDIE model, which phase involves pilot testing the training with a representative sample before full rollout?
Answer: Development
In the Development phase, prototypes and pilot versions of training materials are created and tested with a representative group to identify issues before full deployment.
A trainer is working with a group of highly experienced professionals who question the relevance of the training. Which approach BEST addresses this andragogical challenge?
Answer: Collaboratively negotiate learning goals and incorporate learner expertise into the session
Knowles' andragogical model calls for mutual planning and collaborative goal-setting, especially with experienced adults who have strong self-concepts.
In cognitive load theory, 'germane cognitive load' refers to:
Answer: The mental effort devoted to processing and constructing schemas
Germane load is the productive cognitive effort associated with schema formation — the mental work that actually leads to learning.
Which of the following scenarios BEST illustrates the principle of 'immediacy of application' in adult learning?
Answer: A workshop requires participants to draft a real action plan they will implement next week
Immediacy of application means adults learn better when they can use new knowledge or skills right away; creating real action plans tied to upcoming work maximizes this principle.
A CIT is evaluating two training proposals: one uses simulation exercises and one uses lecture. For a psychomotor skill objective, which method is preferable and why?
Answer: Simulation, because psychomotor skills require physical practice to develop
Psychomotor (physical/procedural) skills are best developed through practice and simulation, as the brain and body must rehearse the physical actions together.