A nursing instructor is teaching a group of students about learning. The instructor determines that the teaching was successful when the students identify which of the following as characteristic of adult learning? Select all that apply

Question

A) Adults prefer a formal learning environment.
B) Adults draw on past experiences to facilitate learning.
C) Adults learn best by listening.
D) Adults learn best by active learning.
E) Adults are most often visual learners.

Answer 1

Ans: B, D, E
Feedback:
The following are true of adult learners: they prefer an informal learning environment; they draw on past experiences to facilitate learning; most adults are visual learners; and adults learn best and retain more by active or hands-on learning.