Characteristics of  adult learners (Academic, Social, Emotional and Cognitive)

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Characteristics of adult learners (Academic, Social, Emotional and Cognitive)

Question 1 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which one of the following is not a technique encouraged in andragogy?
A
AV presentations
B
Problem-solving cases
C
Demonstrations
D
Simulations
Question 2 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
the basic principles of adult learning are
A
we learn to do by doing
B
we have five senses
C
we need to understand what we learn
D
Both (A), (B), (C)
Question 3 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Adults are mostly driven by .....
A
External motivation
B
Internal Motivation
C
Chauffeurs
D
Lectures
Question 4 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
If adult learners do not perform as well in learning situations as they could, which one of the following causes is untrue?
A
Less readily to external sanctions for learning than to internal motivation.
B
Less dependent personality.
C
Decline in visual acuity.
D
Lack of confidence.
Question 5 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In a pedagogical approach, whose experience is most influential?
A
Teacher
B
Learner
C
Either (A) or (B)
D
Neither (A) nor (B)
Question 6 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which one of the following is not the phase of adults' self-diagnosis?
A
Construct a model of competencies or characteristics required to achieve an ideal model of performance.
B
Help learners to measure the gaps between present competencies and those required by the model.
C
Provide diagnostic experiences.
D
Adults' self-evaluation.
Question 7 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
"Active learning" refers to teaching activities based on
A
andragogy
B
pedagogy
C
Either (A) or (B)
D
Neither (A) nor (B)
Question 8 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which type of learning is predominantly teacher centred?
A
Andragogy
B
Pedagogy
C
Either (A) or (B)
D
Neither (A) nor (B)
Question 9 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The need to know is characteristic of what principle of adult learning?
A
Self-concet
B
Engagement
C
Readiness to Learn
D
Fear of Missing out
Question 10 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The Learning Pyramid identifies which teaching approach as the least effective in terms of student retention?
A
lectures
B
discussion
C
teaching others
D
reading
Question 11 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
..... is the art and science of teaching adults?
A
andragogy
B
pedagogy
C
adultology
D
heutagogy Which one of the following is untrue about pedagogy regarding readiness to learn?
Question 12 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The experiential learning cycle is the process of.....
A
growth and change
B
experiencing something and learning
C
doing something and actively reflecting on it to change behavior
D
moving through the cycle of experience over a lifetime
Question 13 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
We can meet adult learning needs by providing.....
A
deliberate feedback
B
snacks and breaks
C
variety and challenge
D
Both (A), (C)
Question 14 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which one of the following is not a principle of teaching in adults learning?
A
Teacher seeks to build relationships of mutual trust and helpfulness among the learners.
B
Teacher helps the learners clarify their own aspirations for improved behaviour.
C
Teacher helps the learners organize a fairly standardized curriculum.
D
Teacher helps the learners identify the life problems they experience.
Question 15 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which theorist is associated with the development of andragogy?
A
Malcom Knowles
B
Maslow
C
Bloom
D
Pavlov
There are 15 questions to complete.