FCE
Adult Learning Thoery
Ways of Knowing
APA
100

This model explains how schools, families, and communities work together to support student success.

What is Epstein’s School-Family-Community Partnership Model?

100

Adults learn best when they understand why the learning is important.

What is Need to Know?

100

This type of knower relies on rules and structure.

What is an instrumental knower?

100

In APA 7th edition, what is the required line spacing for the entire paper, including references?

What is double spacing throughout?

200

When schools, families, and communities share responsibility for student success, this part of the model is strengthened.

What is the overlap of the spheres of influence?

200

Adults prefer learning that connects directly to real-life situations rather than abstract theory.

What is problem-centered learning?

200

This knower is influenced heavily by others and relationships.

What is a socializing knower?

200

In APA 7th edition, how many levels of headings are available to organize a paper?

What are five levels of headings?

300

A school sends newsletters and emails to families and also receives updates from parents. Which type of involvement is this?

What is Type 2: Communicating?

300

A teacher resists a new strategy because it conflicts with what has worked for them in the past. Which principle explains this?

What is experience-based learning?

300

This knower relies on an internally constructed belief system to guide decisions, rather than external expectations or approval.

What is a self-authoring knower?

300

In APA 7th edition, how should entries on the reference page be organized?

What is alphabetical order by the first author’s last name?

400

Parents helping children with homework or engaging in learning activities at home falls under this type of involvement.

Learning at Home?

400

During a PD session, teachers are given multiple learning options and asked to select goals that fit their needs. Which principle is being applied?

What is self-directed learning?

400

This knower not only recognizes the legitimacy of multiple perspectives but also critically examines and revises their own belief system in response to new and competing viewpoints.

What is a self-transforming knower?

400

What specific formatting feature is required for each entry in an APA reference list to improve readability?

What is a hanging indent?

500

Parents serving on school committees or helping make school decisions represents this type of involvement.

Decision-Making?

500

A school tries to improve teacher participation in PD by offering incentives, but engagement remains low. Based on adult learning theory, what key factor is likely missing?

What is intrinsic motivation (purpose, meaning, or internal drive)?

500

Two teachers respond differently during a team meeting:

  • Teacher A asks, “Will this strategy help my students and fit what I already know works?” and prefers clear steps and expectations.
  • Teacher B asks, “How can others’ perspectives help improve my thinking?” and is open to discussion, even when ideas conflict.

What is the difference between instrumental and transformative learning?

500

In APA 7th edition, what is the required format for numbers below 10 in the body of a paper (in most cases)?

What is spell them out?