(M) L1: Adult Learning (Part 2)

Question 1

Condition of Learning:
- capabilities that already exist in a learner before a new concept begins

Answer 1

Internal Condition

Question 2

Condition of Learning:
- different stimuli that exist outside the learner

Answer 2

External

Question 3

T or F: In elicit performance, practice can be done only once

Answer 3

False (more than once)

Question 4

Refers to the planning of both the teacher and the students

Answer 4

Mutual Planning

Question 5

T or F: Learning is an unusual adult activity

Answer 5

False (normal)

Question 6

T or F: Adults with a negative self-concept and low self-esteem are more responsive to learning because they are not arrogant hence they learn more

Answer 6

False (positive self-concept and higher self-esteem = higher responsiveness)

Question 7

T or F: Adults learn best when they value the role of adult learner

Answer 7

True

Question 8

T or F: Adults learn best if they allow others to manage their learning

Answer 8

False (manage their own)

Question 9

This reinforces changes that are already made and provides a motive for further learning

Answer 9

Success

Question 10

T or F: Adult learning is dynamic

Answer 10

True

Question 11

T or F: Vague feedback is encouraged to allow the students to think critically about themselves

Answer 11

False (feedback must be descriptive)

Question 12

T or F: Adults have a higher sense of self-direction and motivation

Answer 12

True

Question 13

T or F: Adults use life experience to facilitate learning

Answer 13

True

Question 14

T or F: Adults don’t ask for help/mentorship

Answer 14

False

Question 15

T or F: Child learning is problem-centered while adult learning is content-centered

Answer 15

False (reverse)

Question 16

There must always be what kind of motivation within us?

Answer 16

Intrinsic

Question 17

Does the law of readiness in education apply to kids or adults?

Answer 17

Adults (andragogy)

Question 18

T or F: Pedagogy is content-centered while andragogy is learner-centered

Answer 18

True

Question 19

T or F: Pedagogy focuses on what the teacher wants the children to know

Answer 19

True

Question 20

T or F: Pedagogy is directed by the teacher while andragogy is self-directed

Answer 20

True

Question 21

T or F: In andragogy, the teacher’s experience counts more than the learner

Answer 21

False (teacher’s experience is for pedagogy; andragogy focuses on the learner’s experience)

Question 22

T or F: Andragogy encourages being ready whenever the teacher is also ready

Answer 22

False (only ready to learn when they feel the need to)

Question 23

T or F: Pedagogy is subject and content-oriented

Answer 23

True

Question 24

T or F: Andragogy is goal and relevancy-oriented

Answer 24

True

Question 25

T or F: Children are more internally motivated than adults

Answer 25

False (children = extrinsic, adults = intrinsic)

Question 26

T or F: Methods used to teach children can still be effective on adults

Answer 26

False

Question 27

In the origin of andragogy and pedagogy, the Greek word "ago" means what?

Answer 27

Guide

Question 28

In the origin of andragogy, "andras" means what?

Answer 28

Man

Question 29

In the origin of pedagogy, "paidi" means what?

Answer 29

Child

Question 30

Andras + ago = andragogy which means what?

Answer 30

Guide to man

Question 31

Paidi + ago = pedagogy which means what?

Answer 31

Guide to child

Question 32

T or F: Andragogy focuses on two-way learning

Answer 32

True

Question 33

T or F: Pedagogy focuses on one-way learning (only the teacher shares their knowledge)

Answer 33

True

Question 34

T or F: Adults are more reliant on the facilitators than children

Answer 34

False (children are more reliant)

Question 35

Who has more control in the learning experience in pedagogy, the student or the teacher?

Answer 35

Teacher (andragogy = learners have more control)

Question 36

Grades are more important to the learners in andragogy or pedagogy?

Answer 36

Pedagogy

Question 37

T or F: Adults are more profoundly involved in estimating their learning

Answer 37

True (children depend more on their teacher for their learnings)

Question 38

T or F: Andragogy encourages seeking information that is not useful for their line of work/personal lives

Answer 38

False (must be useful)

Question 39

T or F: Pedagogical learners are more focused on the core subjects rather than real life application

Answer 39

True

Question 40

T or F: Readiness to learn in pedagogical learners in activated by the necessity to tackle certain life situations and the self-desire to improve oneself

Answer 40

False (that is for andragogical learners) Note: Children activate their readiness to learn in order to develop knowledge in a field

Question 41

T or F: Pedagogy is a motivational approach

Answer 41

False (andragogy) Note: Pedagogy tends to be more organized due to the complication of students

Question 42

Pedagogical Approaches: - believes that learning is teacher-focused - supported by the use of direct instruction and lecture-based lessons

Answer 42

Behaviorism

Question 43

Pedagogical Approaches: - aka invisible pedagogy - a theory that believes that people acquire knowledge through experiences and reflection - it sets the child at the epicenter of learning

Answer 43

Constructivism

Question 44

Pedagogical Approaches: - a mixture of a teacher guide and student-centeredness

Answer 44

Social Constructivism

Question 45

Pedagogical Approaches: - a critical pedagogy that removes barriers such as poverty and hunger

Answer 45

Liberationist

Question 46

The liberationist pedagogical approach was developed by which Brazilian educator and director of the department of education?

Answer 46

Paulo Freire

Question 47

How many days did it take Paulo Freir to teach illiterate adults to read?

Answer 47

45 days

Question 48

Types of Learning Theories: - by Jack Mezirow in 1978 - all learners use different assumptions, expectations, and beliefs to make sense of the world - helps learners change/transform their existing frames of reference - one of the "stickiest" types because it can shift an individual's experience

Answer 48

Transformational Learning

Question 49

Learning transformations occur when individuals face a _______ that challenges their existing beliefs and critically reflect upon what has taken place

Answer 49

Disorienting Dilemma

Question 50

Types of Learning Theories: - by David Kolb in the 1970s - requires a hands-on approach with the learner at the center of learning - learning only happens when an individual reflects on what they're doing

Answer 50

Experiential Learning

Question 51

Types of Learning Theories: - adults learn best by doing and are directly involved - the essence of adult learning is making sense of experiences

Answer 51

Adult Learning Theory: Experiential Learning

Question 52

Types of Learning Theories: - rooted in Malcolm Knowles' theory of Adult Learning - emphasizes learners taking the initiative to diagnose learning needs, form learning goals, identify resources, implement a learning plan, and assess their own results - the learner exercises control over all learning decisions

Answer 52

Self-Directed Learning (SDL)

Question 53

T or F: Self-directed learning occurs without the help of teachers, resources, and peers

Answer 53

False (with)

Question 54

Types of Learning Theories: - by John Dewey in 1897 - learners acquire deeper knowledge through exploration of real-world problems - requires learners to solicit feedback and continually review results

Answer 54

Project Based Learning (PBL)

Question 55

T or F: Project Based Learning is believed to decrease the possibility of long-term retention

Answer 55

False (increase)

Question 56

Types of Learning Theories: - by Reg Revans in 1982 - involves taking action and reflection on results - improves problem solving abilities and simplifies the resulting solutions - questions build group dialogue and cohesiveness

Answer 56

Action Learning

Question 57

T or F: In action learning, taking action is done after asking questions and clarifying the problem

Answer 57

False (must first reflect on and identify possible solutions)

Question 58

T or F: In action learning, making recommendations only is also effective in group collaboration

Answer 58

False (the group loses energy, creativity, and commitment)

Question 59

T or F: In action learning, coaches should be present

Answer 59

True (helps the learners to work smarter and more effectively)

Question 60

T or F: A blended learning solution is optimal for adult learning

Answer 60

True

Question 61

T or F: It is important to link learning to unexpected results

Answer 61

False (expected results)

Question 62

T or F: Informal learning can be left alone without being formalized

Answer 62

False (must be formalized)

Question 63

T or F: Organizations with a growth mindset encourage their employees to stay within the company until retirement

Answer 63

False (encourage charting their own path)

Question 64

Organizations are in a constant state of _______ in order to operate efficiently

Answer 64

Reorganization

Question 65

T or F: Communities need to be built for practice

Answer 65

True

Question 66

T or F: Long complex learning modules aren't overwhelming for adult learners

Answer 66

False (they are)

Question 67

Refers to summarizing content into smaller learning modules that focus on an idea or one aspect of a larger topic

Answer 67

Chunking

Question 68

This creates learning activities that deliver a full learning experience in just a few minutes

Answer 68

Effective microlearning

Question 69

T or F: Microlearning is all about slicing a 20-minute module into a 2-minute one

Answer 69

False (it's more than that)

Question 70

T or F: It is always reasonable to make all employees follow the same training path

Answer 70

False (must enable personal learning paths)

Question 71

Who is more likely to up-skill faster, a long-tenured employee or an outside hire?

Answer 71

Long-tenured employee (already familiar with the company culture and internal systems)

Question 72

T or F: Learning must be aligned with one's wants, not needs

Answer 72

False (reverse)

Question 73

T or F: It is the job of a learning professional to identify the root causes of a performance or knowledge issue and recommend the best possible solution

Answer 73

True

Question 74

Business stakeholders tend to look at learning in purely what terms?

Answer 74

Utilitarian

Question 75

T or F: Stakeholders often prefer the learning solutions they are familiar with hence are less likely to bridge gaps

Answer 75

False (highly likely to bridge gaps)

Question 76

T or F: An action learning exercise is more effective than a classroom lesson on how to get along with co-workers in terms of building teams and increasing morale

Answer 76

True

Question 77

T or F: A stakeholder always asks for the learning professional to identify problems and give solutions to it

Answer 77

False (not all the time)