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Learner Engagement & Motivation Flashcards

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  1. Which adult learning principle, associated with Malcolm Knowles, emphasizes that adults are most motivated when they understand the reason for learning something?

    Answer: Need to know

    Knowles' andragogy principle of 'need to know' states that adults want to understand why they need to learn something before investing effort.

  2. A trainer wants to increase learner engagement in a virtual session. Which strategy has the strongest evidence for maintaining attention online?

    Answer: Incorporating interactive polls or breakout discussions every 8–10 minutes

    Attention in virtual environments degrades quickly, and structured interaction every 8–10 minutes significantly maintains engagement.

  3. In Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, which level must be addressed BEFORE a learner can fully engage with skill-building content?

    Answer: Safety and physiological needs

    Maslow's hierarchy places physiological and safety needs at the base; learners distracted by basic unmet needs cannot focus on higher-order learning.

  4. A trainer observes that a participant is highly engaged but only with topics they already know well. What strategy should the trainer use?

    Answer: Connect new content to the learner's existing knowledge before extending to new areas

    Bridging new knowledge to existing expertise leverages prior experience and eases the cognitive transition to unfamiliar content.

  5. Which of the following BEST describes extrinsic motivation in a training context?

    Answer: A learner completes training to earn a certification required for promotion

    Extrinsic motivation is driven by external rewards or consequences, such as certifications, pay raises, or avoiding penalties.

  6. A CPT is designing a course for experienced professionals who resist new methods. Which approach BEST addresses this resistance?

    Answer: Acknowledge their expertise and frame new methods as enhancements, not replacements

    Acknowledging expertise reduces defensiveness and reframes learning as additive rather than threatening to professional identity.

  7. What does the 'C' in the ARCS motivational model stand for?

    Answer: Confidence

    In Keller's ARCS model, 'C' stands for Confidence, which involves helping learners believe they can succeed through appropriate challenge and support.