CPI CPI Adult Learning Theory & Andragogy

Question 1

What term did Malcolm Knowles coin to describe the art and science of teaching adults?

Accepted Answer

Andragogy

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Pedagogy

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Didactics

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Heutagogy

Question 2

According to Knowles, adults are primarily motivated to learn when the content is what?

Accepted Answer

Relevant to their real-life needs and problems

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Assigned by authority figures

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Accompanied by external rewards

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Structured as competitive activities

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT one of Knowles' core assumptions about adult learners?

Accepted Answer

Adults are dependent on the teacher for structure

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Adults have a self-concept of being responsible for their own decisions

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Adults accumulate a growing reservoir of experience

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Adults become ready to learn when they face new developmental tasks

Question 4

In adult learning theory, 'readiness to learn' for adults is primarily linked to what?

Accepted Answer

Their developmental tasks and social roles

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Their age and grade level

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Their standardized test scores

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Their prior academic GPA

Question 5

Which learning theory emphasizes that adults learn most effectively through reflection on concrete experiences?

Accepted Answer

Experiential Learning Theory (Kolb)

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Behaviorism

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Classical Conditioning

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Operant Conditioning

Question 6

The concept of 'self-directed learning' in adult education means that the learner does what?

Accepted Answer

Takes initiative in diagnosing needs, planning, and evaluating their own learning

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Studies in complete isolation with no guidance

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Never participates in group activities

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Relies solely on online resources