The Adult Brain and How It Learns Flashcards
What is the main idea expressed by Henry David Thoreau regarding knowledge?
Knowledge is to be acquired only by a corresponding experience.
Why is hands-on learning important?
‘If it’s not in the hands, it’s not in the head.’
How can one make learning easier
By changing the approach to learning, one can learn anything with ease.
What is andragogy?
The science of adult learning.
What is the first requirement of adult learning according to Knowles?
Leveraging prior knowledge and life experience.
How can prior experience be both an asset and a liability for adult learners?
It aids understanding but may hinder openness to new information.
What question do adult learners often ask regarding new information?
‘Why do I need to learn this?’
What changes in the way we learn as we mature?
We become more discerning and seek practical application of information.
What is the second requirement for adult learning?
Understanding the practical application of information.
What motivates adult learners to engage with new information?
A pressing and immediate need to apply that information.
What approach to learning is suggested for adults?
Learning should start with a problem and work towards a solution.
What is the importance of problem-centered learning for adults?
It makes the learning immediately useful and relevant.
What does Knowles argue about the involvement of adult learners?
Adult learners need to be involved in planning and evaluating their education.
What is the impact of giving learners choices in their education?
It empowers them and enhances their enjoyment and success.
What drives adult learners’ motivation according to the book The Only Skill That Matters by J. A Levi.?
Internal motivation rather than external pressures.
What is a useful exercise to boost motivation for learning?
Reflecting on the reasons for wanting to learn something.
What challenge do traditional educational environments face?
They often fail to meet the diverse needs of all learners.
What is the overarching theme of Knowles’s principles of adult learning?
Creating conditions that align with how adults learn best.
