CST Adult Learning Principles & Instructional Design

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Andragogy

Answer

Malcolm Knowles coined 'andragogy' to describe the art and science of helping adults learn, distinguishing it from pedagogy (child-focused teaching).

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

They see immediate relevance to their work or life

Answer

Adults are intrinsically motivated when learning has immediate applicability and is clearly relevant to their current roles or challenges.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Adults take responsibility for identifying and driving their own learning

Answer

Self-directed learning means adults take initiative in identifying their learning needs, setting goals, and evaluating their own progress.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

On-the-job experiential learning

Answer

The 70-20-10 model holds that 70% of learning comes from on-the-job experience, 20% from social/peer learning, and 10% from formal instruction.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Create

Answer

In Bloom's Revised Taxonomy, 'Create' is the apex — requiring learners to synthesize knowledge to produce original work or solutions.

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