1. Differences in the way adults and children learn may be attributed to …
a) Internal physiological differences in the learning process.
b) Differences in mental learning processes.
c) Situational and psychological differences.
d) Developmental differences.
1) Options A, B and C
2) Options B, C and D
3) Options A and B
4) Options C and D
2. Read the following extract from your study guide:
Although the internal physiological and mental processes associated with
learning may be similar, there are situational, psychological, and
developmental differences that explain why adult learning differs from learning
in children, and why teaching adults should be approached differently.
Which of the following statements relate to situational differences?
a) Adults who participate in learning do it of their own free will.
b) Adults feel free to withdraw themselves from the learning situation at any
time.
c) Adults are generally intrinsically (internally) motivated, and this has a
significant effect on the adult person’s attitude and commitment to learning.
d) Adults do not remember as well as children.
1) Statements A, B and D are correct.
2) Statements B, C and D are correct.
3) Statements A, B and C are correct.
4) Statements A and B are correct.
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3. The four interrelated processes in learning are ...
1) Knowledge acquisition, memorisation, recall and application.
2) Learning, reflection, communicating and motivation.
3) Learning, retention, knowledge acquisition and storage.
4) Knowledge acquisition, storage, retention and application.
4. To which of the characteristics of adult learners does the following
description point?
Adult learners might take exception to being told what to do without good reason.
1) Autonomy
2) Experience
3) Praxis-oriented
4) Motivation
5. To which of the characteristics of adult learners does the following
statement point?
Adults tend to willingly engage in finding and implementing solutions to concrete
issues, which they have encountered personally.
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7. Ference and Vockell are of the opinion that “adult learners are prepared to
invest considerable energy in their learning once they have been given a
rationale for learning and become aware of the benefits to be gained.” To
which characteristic of adult learning does this point?
8. External factors that motivate adults to engage in learning include …
a) Better jobs.
b) Higher salaries.
c) Increased self-esteem.
d) Increased promotion opportunities.
1) Options A and B
2) Options A, B and C
3) Options A, B and D
4) All the above options
9. Which of the following guidelines should be followed when adult learning
is facilitated?
a) Explain how the learning will benefit the individual.
b) Ask the individual to share with others in the group what he or she knows about
the topic.
c) Ensure that the learning is relevant to every individual’s context.
d) Adopt a strict attitude and take control of the learning situation.
1) Options A and B
2) Options A, B and C
3) Options B and C
4) Options C, B and D
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