Andragogy: Assumptions
Adult learners need to know the “why” behind what they are learning. True or False
True
When training adults you should make it ________ to their day to day life.
Relevant
Physical therapist, carpenter, and coach could be good careers for this type of learner.
Kinesthetic
What type of learner would say this:
“I am okay with making mistakes. I would rather jump right in and try something.”
Impulsive
Are adults aware of what they need to learn to become successful? Yes or No
Yes
What type of motivation should you use when training adults?
A. Achievement
B. Power
C. Internal
D. External
C. Internal
Flip charts, chalkboards, or Power Points are good tools for this type of learner
Visual
This type of learner prefers ample time to complete work and have realistic learning objectives
Reflective
Adults are what type of learners?
Problem Centered
By focusing on what the trainees need to learn, remaining timely, and coach trainees through their mistakes you are focusing on what aspect of Andragogy Training Assumptions?
Teach what learners need to learn
Peer presentations, lectures, audio cassettes, and soundtracks works well for this type of learner
Auditory
What type of learner would say this:
“I am most concerned with accuracy and precision”
Reflective
Adults are aware that once they learn something, it is theirs for a lifetime. Adults tend to be?
If you ask your trainees how they can apply what they are learning to their jobs, you are doing what?
Drawing on trainees’ experiences
What type of learner would say this:
“Music or background noise distracts my attention from the task at hand."
Visual
These individuals are often referred to as “sweepers”, meaning they sweep through their work quickly and with less precision
Impulsive
Sally was a Night Manager at a local grocery store when she was in college. After graduation she got the position as a Human Resource Manager at Sentry. What is Sally bringing to her new job?
Experience
When you group your trainees, forward their specific problems, and have a series of training classes you are making learning _______ _______ for them.
Problem oriented
What type of learner would say this:
“I have a difficult time giving step-by-step instructions."
Kinesthetic
A trainer should discourage an Impulsive learner by not rewarding q_______ over q_______.
Quantity over Quality