Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the following blanks. Adult Learners Adult learners have many characteristics that distinguish them from school or college learners. Firstly, they come to courses with experiences and knowledge in diverse areas. They often prefer (34)________ learning activities that enable them to draw on the skills and experience they have acquired. In the main, adults have ...

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the following blanks.

Adult Learners

Adult learners have many characteristics that distinguish them from school or college learners. Firstly, they come to courses with experiences and knowledge in diverse areas. They often prefer (34)________ learning activities that enable them to draw on the skills and experience they have acquired. In the main, adults have realistic aims and have valuable (35)_____ into what is likely to be successful. (36)________, they are readily able to relate new facts to past experiences and enjoy having their talents explored in leaning situations. Adults have established opinions and beliefs,(37)_________have been formed over time through their experience of families, work, community, or politics.A majority of adults also have intrinsic motivation and their effort increases because of their desire to learn, they are also motivated by the relevance of the material to be addressed, and learn better when material is related to their own needs and interests. (Adopted from “Complete Advanced” by Guy Brook-Hart and Simon Haines)

They often prefer (34)________ learning activities that enable them to draw on the skills and experience they have acquired.