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(M) L1: Adult Learning (Part 2) Flashcards

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

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Internal Condition

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

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External

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

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False (more than once)

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Refers to the planning of both the teacher and the students

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Mutual Planning

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T or F: Learning is an unusual adult activity

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False (normal)

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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

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

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

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True

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

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False (manage their own)

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

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Success

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T or F: Adult learning is dynamic

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True

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

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False (feedback must be descriptive)

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

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True

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T or F: Adults use life experience to facilitate learning

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True

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

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False

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

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False (reverse)

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There must always be what kind of motivation within us?

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Intrinsic

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17
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Does the law of readiness in education apply to kids or adults?

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Adults (andragogy)

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

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True

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

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True

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

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True

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

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

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

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

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T or F: Pedagogy is subject and content-oriented

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True

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T or F: Andragogy is goal and relevancy-oriented

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True

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T or F: Children are more internally motivated than adults

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False (children = extrinsic, adults = intrinsic)

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

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False

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27
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In the origin of andragogy and pedagogy, the Greek word “ago” means what?

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Guide

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In the origin of andragogy, “andras” means what?

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Man

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In the origin of pedagogy, “paidi” means what?

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Child

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Andras + ago = andragogy which means what?

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Guide to man

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Paidi + ago = pedagogy which means what?

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Guide to child

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T or F: Andragogy focuses on two-way learning

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True

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

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True

34
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T or F: Adults are more reliant on the facilitators than children

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False (children are more reliant)

35
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Who has more control in the learning experience in pedagogy, the student or the teacher?

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Teacher (andragogy = learners have more control)

36
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Grades are more important to the learners in andragogy or pedagogy?

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Pedagogy

37
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T or F: Adults are more profoundly involved in estimating their learning

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

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

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False (must be useful)

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

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True

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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

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False (that is for andragogical learners)

Note: Children activate their readiness to learn in order to develop knowledge in a field

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T or F: Pedagogy is a motivational approach

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False (andragogy)

Note: Pedagogy tends to be more organized due to the complication of students

42
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Pedagogical Approaches:
- believes that learning is teacher-focused
- supported by the use of direct instruction and lecture-based lessons

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Behaviorism

43
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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

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Constructivism

44
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Pedagogical Approaches:
- a mixture of a teacher guide and student-centeredness

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Social Constructivism

45
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Pedagogical Approaches:
- a critical pedagogy that removes barriers such as poverty and hunger

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Liberationist

46
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The liberationist pedagogical approach was developed by which Brazilian educator and director of the department of education?

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Paulo Freire

47
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How many days did it take Paulo Freir to teach illiterate adults to read?

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45 days

48
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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

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Transformational Learning

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

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Disorienting Dilemma

50
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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

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Experiential Learning

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

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Adult Learning Theory: Experiential Learning

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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

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Self-Directed Learning (SDL)

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

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False (with)

54
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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

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Project Based Learning (PBL)

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

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False (increase)

56
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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

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Action Learning

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

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False (must first reflect on and identify possible solutions)

58
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T or F: In action learning, making recommendations only is also effective in group collaboration

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

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

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

60
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T or F: A blended learning solution is optimal for adult learning

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True

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

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False (expected results)

62
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T or F: Informal learning can be left alone without being formalized

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False (must be formalized)

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

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False (encourage charting their own path)

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

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Reorganization

65
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T or F: Communities need to be built for practice

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True

66
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T or F: Long complex learning modules aren’t overwhelming for adult learners

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False (they are)

67
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Refers to summarizing content into smaller learning modules that focus on an idea or one aspect of a larger topic

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Chunking

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

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Effective microlearning

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

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False (it’s more than that)

70
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T or F: It is always reasonable to make all employees follow the same training path

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False (must enable personal learning paths)

71
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Who is more likely to up-skill faster, a long-tenured employee or an outside hire?

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

72
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T or F: Learning must be aligned with one’s wants, not needs

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False (reverse)

73
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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

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True

74
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Business stakeholders tend to look at learning in purely what terms?

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Utilitarian

75
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T or F: Stakeholders often prefer the learning solutions they are familiar with hence are less likely to bridge gaps

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False (highly likely to bridge gaps)

76
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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

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True

77
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T or F: A stakeholder always asks for the learning professional to identify problems and give solutions to it

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False (not all the time)

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