Adult/Non-Traditional Novice vs. Expert Learners
Adult Learners Quiz
Test your knowledge about adult and non-traditional learners through this engaging quiz! Understand the differences between traditional and non-traditional educational experiences, and explore the theories surrounding adult education.
- Learn about key concepts like Andragogy and Pedagogy.
- Identify traits unique to different types of learners.
- Reflect on the principles of effective adult education.
Select the two categories of students
Traditional
Independent
Dependent
None of these
Non-Traditional
Which one of these is a trait of a non-traditional student?
Gap between high school and college
Goes to college right after high school
Financially dependent on family or guardian
Taking classes on campus
Select the traits that apply to a traditional student
Going to school full-time
Purchases physical books
Financially dependent
Working part-time
No gap in between high school and college
Only takes in person classes
Andragogy is defined as...
Man-leading
Child-leading
A collection of myths, especially belonging to a particular religious or cultural tradition
A system of methods used in a particular area of study or activity.
Pedagogy is...
Child-leading
Man-leading
The scientific study of mind and behavior
The science of the origin and development of the universe
Which of these is the definition of Knowles Big 6 idea of "self-concept"
An adult becoming more self-directed and independent as he/she matures; adults typically want to choose what, when, and how they learn
Adult learners have a wealth of experiences that they bring with them into new learning experiences
An adult matures his/her readiness to learn becomes oriented increasingly to the development tasks of his/her social roles
Adults seek learning opportunities that will enable them to solve problems
Knowles Big 6 idea of "Experience"
Adult learners have a wealth of experiences that they bring with them into new learning experiences
Adults seek learning opportunities that will enable them to solve problems
Adults seek learning opportunities due to some external motivators but more potent motivators are self-esteem, better quality of life, self-actualization, etc are internal
Adults need to know what's in it for them, how this new knowledge will solve a problem or be immediately applied
Select all of the ideas that fall under Knowles Big 6
Self-concept
Experience
Adults need to know why they need to learn something
External motivation
Readiness to learn depends on need
Problem centered focus
Internal motivation
None of these apply
Which one of these falls under Knowles' 5 Assumptions
Orientation to Learning
Self-awareness
Self-actualization
Safety
The explanation "...he/she accumulates a growing reservoir of experience that becomes an increasing resource for learning" belongs to which of Knowles' Assumptions
Adult Learner Experience
Motivation to learn
Readiness to Learn
None of these
Select all the answers that are under Knowles' 4 Principles of Andragogy
Adults need to be involved in the planning and evaluation of their instruction
Basic needs of food, shelter,
Understanding and growth
Experience (including mistakes) provides the basis for the learning activities
Balance & Arrangement
Adults are most interested in learning subjects that have immediate relevance and impact to their job or personal life
Adult learning is problem-centered rather than content-centered
Taking responsibility for making decisions and bringing change
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