TS Adult Learning Principles & Theory

Question 1

Malcolm Knowles' theory of andragogy is based on the core assumption that adult learners are primarily:

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Self-directed in their approach to learning

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Dependent on instructors for learning direction

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Motivated solely by external rewards

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Less capable of abstract thinking than children

Question 2

Which of Knowles' andragogical assumptions states that adults bring a rich reservoir that serves as a primary resource for learning?

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Experience

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Readiness to learn

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Self-concept as a learner

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Orientation to learning

Question 3

In adult learning theory, an adult's 'readiness to learn' is most often tied to:

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Developmental tasks related to their current social roles

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Chronological age and cognitive development stages

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The desire to earn academic credentials

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Instructor-paced curriculum progression

Question 4

According to David Kolb's Experiential Learning Theory, which sequence correctly describes the four-stage learning cycle?

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Concrete Experience → Reflective Observation → Abstract Conceptualization → Active Experimentation

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Abstract Conceptualization → Active Experimentation → Concrete Experience → Reflective Observation

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Reflective Observation → Concrete Experience → Active Experimentation → Abstract Conceptualization

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Active Experimentation → Abstract Conceptualization → Reflective Observation → Concrete Experience

Question 5

Jack Mezirow's Transformative Learning Theory emphasizes that profound adult learning occurs through:

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Critical reflection on and revision of one's frames of reference and assumptions

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Repeated drill and practice of foundational skills

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Passive absorption of expert-delivered content

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Incremental accumulation of factual knowledge over time

Question 6

Which motivational theory explicitly distinguishes between intrinsic motivation (doing something for its own sake) and extrinsic motivation (doing something for a reward)?

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Self-Determination Theory

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Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

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Expectancy Theory

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Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory

Question 7

The 'teachable moment' concept in adult learning refers to:

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A point when a learner is developmentally ready and intrinsically motivated to learn

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A specific time of day when adults learn most effectively due to circadian rhythms

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A structured instructional segment in a formal classroom setting

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The moment an instructor demonstrates a new skill using modeling