Adult Learning
The methods and principles used in adult education
What is andragogy
Cognitive load theory explains the stress on this part of the body
What is the brain
ZPD is the abbreviation for this term
What is Zone of Proximal Development
The originator of adult learning theory
Who is Malcom Knowles
The number of chunks of information working memory can hold at any one time
What is between 5-9
This is the term to describe gradual support given to a student throughout their learning
What is scaffolding
The term used to describe an adult's willingness to learn
What is readiness
The factor that reduces the amount of cognitive load
What is the level of knowledge or experience related to the task
This Russian psychologist is the originator of social constructivism
Who is Vygotsky
The term used to describe the process of a person maturing being a dependant person towards an independent person
What is self-concept
The factor that reduces the amount of cognitive load.
What are impoverished environment or aging
This Swiss psychologist is known for contributing a theory of cognitive development.
Who is Piaget
Adults are most interested in learning subjects that have immediate relevance to their job or personal life
What is one of the four adult learning principles
The technique children use to reduce cognitive load while speaking
What is gesturing (pointing)
Constructivism is often confused with this theory.
What is constructionism