Adult Learning 2

Question 1

Adults may be slower with __________ but may be more _______

Answer 1

• psychomotor tasks

- accurate

Question 2

Why might self-esteem take a hit for adult learners?

Answer 2

• They don’t like to make errors

- Easily embarrassed in front of peers

Question 3

Conflicts with adult learners

Answer 3

New information may conflict with previous beliefs or knowledge

Question 4

What types of teaching is desired for adult learners?

Answer 4

Lectures and short seminars, especially face to face, usually desired

Question 5

Giving adult learner opportunity to practice

Answer 5

• As little interference as possible

- watch for safety

Question 6

Even if learner says they are comfortable, therapist needs to verify this

Answer 6

Actual performance

Question 7

Assessment: environment

Answer 7

Consider level of concentration and the environment

Question 8

Practice with this helps with retention

Answer 8

Remembering info immediately after it is processed

Question 9

Learning preferences should be addressed to meet all learners’ needs: types

Answer 9

• visual
• auditory
• kinesthetic

Question 10

Steps of an effective teaching method with adult learners

Answer 10

• tell them what you are going to tell them
• tell them
• tell them what you told them

Question 11

Curriculum design, learning environment, and assessment must be structured for:

Answer 11

1. Learner motivation
2. Feedback and reinforcement
3. Retention of info
4. Transference of knowledge