ADULT LEARNING

Which statement best describes andragogy as introduced in the session?

• The study of child learning processes in formal schools

• A concept of adult learning that differs from pedagogy

• A method focused solely on rote memorization for all ages

• A framework that rejects lifelong learning principles

Malcolm Knowles is associated with which contribution to education?

• Introducing pedagogy in 1960

• Founding experiential learning in 2005

• Introducing the concept of andragogy (1988)

• Defining assessment rubrics for medical schools

Adult learning emphasizes:

• Dependence on teachers

• Memorization and repetition

• Self-direction and experience

• Passive listening

Which category of adult learning theories includes Behaviorism, Cognitivism, and Experiential Learning, according to Taylor & Hamdy (2013)?

• Humanistic Theories

• Instrumental Theories

• Transformative Learning

• Reflective Models

In Miller’s Pyramid, “Shows How” refers to:

• Knowledge recall

• Performance in simulated settings

• Real-life clinical performance

• Conceptual understanding

A health professional directly engages in a new clinical procedure, then connects what happened to prior understanding, refines those observations into concepts, and later tests the new ideas. Which stage in this scenario corresponds to “testing new ideas” in Kolb’s cycle?

• Concrete Experience

• Reflective Observation

• Abstract Conceptualization

• Active Experimentation

Bloom’s taxonomy starts with which cognitive level?

• Applying

• Understanding

• Remembering

• Creating

Taylor & Hamdy’s (2013) adult learning cycle lists five stages. Which option correctly identifies the stage focused on integrating and stabilizing learning at the end of the cycle?

• Dissonance

• Refinement

• Organization

• Feedback

• Consolidation

Which action best represents the lecturer’s role in adult learning within medical education?

• Recognizing personal knowledge gaps and seeking information

• Providing context, facilitating learning experiences, giving feedback, and supporting reflection

• Accepting feedback from peers to improve study habits

• Prioritizing only independent study without collaboration

Which of the following learning approaches aligns with adult learning in medical education

• Lecture-based learning

• Problem-Based Learning (PBL)

• Rote learning

• Closed-book testing