Understanding Adult Learning
About the Lecture
The lecture Understanding Adult Learning by Karen Lawson is from the course Train the Trainer - Online Course (EN). It contains the following chapters:
- Introduction: Understanding Adult Learning
- Adult Learning Principles
- Perceptual Modalities
- Learner Diversity
- Learning Styles
Included Quiz Questions
All of the following statements are characteristics of an adult learner except…
- learning better in a formal environment.
- wanting to solve realistic problems.
- needing a variety of training methods.
- needing to integrate past experience with new material.
Which of the following activities is an example of the interactive modality?
- Group discussion
- Hands-on activities
- Lectures
- Physical games
Which of the following statements are true?
- People can listen at the rate of 400-500 words per minute.
- People will retain 50%of what they hear and see.
- People will retain 80% when they hear, see and do.
- 65% of all learning begins through the eyes.
- People will retain 35% of what they hear.
Learner diversity includes…
- age.
- job responsibilities.
- gender.
- culture.
What are ways to address learner diversity?
- Use of gender neutral language
- Learning about the participants’ cultures
- Adapting activities
- Incorporating variety of media and methods
- Use of culturally similar names and references in examples and case studies
Which of the following statements is not characteristic of the “Doer” learning style?
- Enjoys working in groups
- Wants to know how he/she can apply the learning
- Likes to share personal experiences
- Tends to sit back, watch, and listen
Which type of activity results in the highest level of retention?
- Participating in a simulation
- Listening to a lecture
- Watching a video
- Participating in a discussion
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Author of lecture Understanding Adult Learning
Karen Lawson
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