Part 1: Theory Foundations Flashcards
(20 cards)
How does Andragogy differ from Pedagogy in terms of how learning takes place?
Pedagogy is a more educator-led, passive transmission of knowledge. Andragogical approaches should involve more active participation from the learner.
True or False: Extrinsic Motivation is one of the principles of Knowle’s Andragogy Learning Theory?
False! Learners need to be motivated by internal factors rather than external pressure.
What is the relevance of the role of the teacher in andragogical approaches?
Adult education relies on the experience of teachers. Teachers should should also gain knowledge and experience from teaching and be able to analyse their material based on feedback received.
According to Mezirow’s theory of Transformational Learning there are three dimensions to learning: Psychological, ??? and Behavioural.
Convictional.
Instead of going along with the status quo, learners shift their cognitions based on their personal experience.
Mezirow poses that learners assign their own meaning to information based on several codes. What is a sociolinguistic code?
The effect that society has on our schemes and structures. Examples of this are societal norms, cultural expectations, and how language is used.
What are the four steps of Kolb’s Experiential Learning cycle?
Concrete experience, Reflecting on the experience, forming abstract ideas and experimenting with what has been learnt in practice.
Complete the pairs within Krathwohl’s Affective Domain Taxonomy:
Cognitive / ???
??? / Skills
Affective / ???
Cognitive / Knowledge
Psychomotor / Skills
Affective / Attitudes
The Affective Domain has 5 sub-domains: Receiving, Responding, Valuing, Organising and Characterisation. Pick two of the above and provide a description.
Receiving is listening attentively to any given information or an explanation of a subject area or task.
Responding is the active participation of the learner: asking questions, group discussions, activities, etc.
Valuing is the importance the student attaches to a subject or behaviour, and their willingness to engage with the learning.
Organising this is linking values together in a coherent system. This requires comparing values and resolving any conflicts.
Characterisation is when the value system held by the individual has influenced their behaviour for long enough to form a characteristic style, ensuring consistent and predictable behaviour.
What is meant be setting an Anticipatory Set?
Engaging the learner immediately by grabbing their attention at the start, followed by an overview of the subject of the training, the reason for the requirements of the subject, and what the expected learning outcomes are.
Fill in the blanks in the levels of Bloom’s Cognitive Domain Taxonomy:
Knowledge -> ??? -> Application -> ??? -> ??? -> Evaluation
Knowledge -> Comprehension -> Application -> Analysis -> Synthesis -> Evaluation
What are the advantages of Decision Tree Learning?
Looking at different possibilities for solving problems.
It gives a visual way to look at outcomes resulting from certain choices and help choose the most beneficial action.
It can help look at risks of related decisions.
How can a trainer use Piaget’s theory of the Accommodation Process when planning sessions for their learners?
Including active learning techniques including interaction between the trainer and the learner and amongst the learners. This means including more ‘hands-on’ group activities and discussions in a training plan.
How does Phil Race’s alternative to the Experiential Learning Model differ from the traditional ‘cycle’?
The four processes involved (Wanting, Doing, Digesting and Feedback) all interact and affect each other rather than being part of a consecutive sequence that learners work through.
What are the four Learning Styles according to Honey & Mumford?
Activist, Theorist
Reflector, Pragmatist.
Describe ‘Blended Learning’.
An approach to education that combines online educational materials and opportunities for interaction online with traditional place-based classroom methods.
Pavlov’s Dog is associated with what kind of conditioning?
Classical Conditioning.
What shape do Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs fit into?
A Pyramid.
How can Operant Conditioning be used create positive reinforcement?
Praise and give feedback when desirable behaviours are displayed as lack of reinforcement may lead to negative behaviours. It is most effective when issued immediately.
What are Kirkpatrick’s Four Levels of Evaluation used to measure the efficiency of?
Training.
When evaluating training, what should you start with according to the most current model?
Assessment.
