CT Adult Learning 2

Question 1

According to Knowles' andragogy, adults are primarily motivated to learn when the content is:

Accepted Answer

Immediately applicable to real-life problems

Answer

Knowles' andragogy holds that adults are problem-centered learners who need to see immediate relevance and application of what they are learning.

Question 2

A trainer notices that adult learners in a session are resistant to a new process. The BEST first step is to:

Accepted Answer

Acknowledge their experience and explain the rationale for the change

Answer

Acknowledging prior experience and explaining the 'why' reduces resistance by respecting adult autonomy and need to understand relevance.

Question 3

Which learning style framework categorizes learners as Divergers, Assimilators, Convergers, and Accommodators?

Accepted Answer

Kolb's Experiential Learning Theory

Answer

Kolb's model identifies four learning styles based on combinations of abstract/concrete and active/reflective preferences.

Question 4

In transfer of learning, 'near transfer' refers to applying skills:

Accepted Answer

In situations very similar to the training environment

Answer

Near transfer occurs when learners apply skills in contexts closely resembling the training scenario, requiring minimal adaptation.

Question 5

Which instructional technique BEST supports adult learners who have a reflective observation preference?

Accepted Answer

Case study discussion and journaling

Answer

Reflective observers prefer to watch, think, and analyze before acting, making case studies and journaling ideal activities.

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