Adult/Non-Traditional Novice vs. Expert Learners

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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.

12 Questions3 MinutesCreated by EngagingLearner201

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

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

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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