GED Adult Learner Characteristics & Needs Flashcards
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Which term best describes adult learners who return to education after a significant gap from formal schooling?
Answer: Re-entry learners
Re-entry learners are adults returning to formal education after a period away, a common profile for GED candidates.
Malcolm Knowles' theory of andragogy emphasizes that adult learners are primarily motivated by:
Answer: Self-direction and internal motivation
Andragogy holds that adults are self-directed learners driven by internal motivation and practical life goals.
An adult GED learner who works full-time and has children most likely faces which primary barrier to education?
Answer: Time and scheduling conflicts
Competing responsibilities such as work and childcare are the most common situational barriers for adult GED learners.
Which learning characteristic distinguishes adult learners from younger students according to adult education research?
Answer: Rich prior life experiences that inform learning
Adults bring extensive prior experiences to the classroom, which GED teachers should connect to new content.
A GED teacher notices a student struggles with reading comprehension but excels verbally. This most likely indicates:
Answer: A possible learning difference such as dyslexia
A gap between verbal skill and reading performance is a classic indicator of a learning difference like dyslexia that warrants further assessment.
Which factor is most important when designing a GED program schedule for working adult learners?
Answer: Providing flexible evening and weekend options
Flexible scheduling accommodates working adults' varied commitments and increases program retention.