MCTs Adult Learning Theory 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What term did Malcolm Knowles use to describe the study of how adults learn, distinguishing it from pedagogy?
- Andragogy (Correct answer)
- Pedagogy
- Heutagogy
- Synergogy
Correct answer: Andragogy
Malcolm Knowles coined 'andragogy' to describe a model of adult learning distinct from pedagogy, which focuses on teaching children.
Question 2: According to Knowles' model, adults are primarily motivated by which type of orientation to learning?
- Subject-centered learning
- Problem-centered learning (Correct answer)
- Teacher-directed learning
- Memorization-based learning
Correct answer: Problem-centered learning
Knowles identified that adults are problem-centered, preferring to learn things that help them solve real, immediate problems.
Question 3: Which level of Bloom's Taxonomy requires the highest-order cognitive skill?
- Analysis
- Application
- Create (Synthesis) (Correct answer)
- Evaluation
Correct answer: Create (Synthesis)
In the revised Bloom's Taxonomy, 'Create' (formerly Synthesis) is the highest cognitive level, requiring learners to produce new or original work.
Question 4: In the VARK learning styles model, what does the 'K' stand for?
- Knowledge
- Kinesthetic (Correct answer)
- Kinaesthetic-cognitive
- Knowing
Correct answer: Kinesthetic
In the VARK model, 'K' stands for Kinesthetic, referring to learners who prefer hands-on, experiential activities.
Question 5: According to Knowles, which assumption best describes an adult learner's self-concept as they mature?
- Adults prefer to be told what to learn
- Adults depend on the instructor for all direction
- Adults move toward self-direction as they mature (Correct answer)
- Adults learn best in rigid, teacher-led environments
Correct answer: Adults move toward self-direction as they mature
Knowles' first assumption states that as people mature, their self-concept moves from dependency toward self-directedness.
Question 6: Which of the following best describes 'transfer of learning' in a training context?
- Moving training content from one slide deck to another
- The ability of learners to apply skills learned in training to their actual job (Correct answer)
- Transferring learners from one training cohort to another
- Sharing training materials between instructors
Correct answer: The ability of learners to apply skills learned in training to their actual job
Transfer of learning refers to how effectively learners apply skills and knowledge acquired during training to real-world job performance.
Question 7: In Kolb's Experiential Learning Cycle, which stage immediately follows 'Concrete Experience'?
- Active Experimentation
- Abstract Conceptualization
- Reflective Observation (Correct answer)
- Diverging
Correct answer: Reflective Observation
After a Concrete Experience in Kolb's model, learners move to Reflective Observation, where they think back on what happened.
MCTs Adult Learning Theory 1
What term did Malcolm Knowles use to describe the study of how adults learn, distinguishing it from pedagogy?