Adult Learning Flashcards
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Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs is relevant to adult training because trainers must ensure:
Answer: Lower-level needs are met before learners can focus on growth and learning
If basic physiological or safety needs (comfort, psychological safety) are unmet, learners cannot engage fully in higher-order learning.
The concept of 'readiness to learn' in adult education is MOST influenced by:
Answer: Life roles, tasks, and developmental transitions the learner is experiencing
Knowles stated that adults become ready to learn when a life task or social role creates a need for the knowledge or skill.
Which of the following BEST describes 'metacognition' in adult learning?
Answer: Thinking about one's own thinking and regulating one's learning strategies
Metacognition involves self-awareness of one's cognitive processes, enabling adults to monitor comprehension and adjust strategies.
A trainer is designing a course for experienced managers. To honor their autonomy, the BEST approach is to:
Answer: Offer learning pathways so participants can choose areas most relevant to their roles
Offering choice and self-direction respects adult autonomy and aligns with the andragogical principle of self-concept.
According to Vygotsky's Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD), effective adult training should target tasks that:
Answer: Learners can accomplish with guidance but not yet independently
The ZPD identifies the sweet spot between what a learner can do alone and what they can achieve with support, maximizing growth.
An adult learner who prefers 'abstract conceptualization' in Kolb's model would MOST benefit from:
Answer: Theoretical models, readings, and logical analysis
Abstract conceptualizers learn by thinking through ideas systematically, making theories and readings highly effective for them.
When adult learners plateau during skill acquisition, the trainer should FIRST:
Answer: Diagnose whether the plateau stems from motivation, method, or complexity gaps
Diagnosing the root cause of a plateau allows the trainer to apply the appropriate intervention rather than a generic response.
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