CST Adult Learning Principles & Instructional Design

Question 1

Malcolm Knowles' theory of how adults learn best is formally known as:

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Andragogy

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Pedagogy

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Heutagogy

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Synergogy

Question 2

According to adult learning theory, adults are primarily motivated to learn when:

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They see immediate relevance to their work or life

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They are required to by their employer

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They are tested and evaluated frequently

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The material is delivered in lecture format

Question 3

Which statement best describes 'self-directed learning' as a principle of andragogy?

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Adults take responsibility for identifying and driving their own learning

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Adults learn best when told exactly what to study

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Adults require close supervision to stay focused

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Adults prefer competitive group-based instruction

Question 4

The '70-20-10' learning model suggests that the largest proportion of professional development occurs through:

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On-the-job experiential learning

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Formal classroom training

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Coaching and mentoring relationships

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Reading and self-study materials

Question 5

In Bloom's Revised Taxonomy, which represents the highest level of cognitive learning?

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Create

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Evaluate

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Analyze

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Apply

Question 6

The ADDIE instructional design model stands for which sequence of phases?

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Analyze, Design, Develop, Implement, Evaluate

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Assess, Define, Deliver, Integrate, Examine

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Arrange, Demonstrate, Discuss, Improve, Examine

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Apply, Diagnose, Design, Implement, Evaluate

Question 7

The VARK model categorizes learners based on preferences for which four modalities?

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Visual, Auditory, Reading/Writing, Kinesthetic

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Verbal, Artistic, Reflective, Kinesthetic

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Visual, Analytical, Rhythmic, Kinesthetic

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Verbal, Abstract, Rational, Knowledge-based