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
This type of learner likes to learn by reading and viewing.
Visual
This type of learner is okay with making mistakes
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
This type of learner learns best by touching and doing.
Kinesthetic
This type of learner prefers ample time to complete work
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
This type of learner prefers brainstorming.
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
This type of learner quickly processes information
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
“I have a difficult time giving step-by-step instructions."
Kinesthetic
A trainer should discourage this type of learner by not rewarding quantity over quality
Impulsive