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It's always a good time to do more GMAT Reading Comprehension practice. (You can get more practice with us by attending a free GMAT sample class, too.) This blog series will provide you with a reading comp passage, and we'll walk through it step by step to allow you to practice and get answers and explanations at each stage. We'll first break down this passage before moving on to any questions. Let's get started!
The 1950s saw the emergence of the theory of andragogy, the process by which adults learn (as distinct from pedagogy, the theory of children's learning processes). Educator Malcolm Knowles held that flexibility, informality, enthusiasm, and commitment from both student and teacher, as well as the ability to build upon extant knowledge, were all necessary aspects of adult education classes.
Knowles's beliefs about adult learning had their roots in five assumptions. First, adults are self-directed, independent beings. Next, adults have a reservoir of experiences on which to build, which children lack. Third, they are ready to learn skills necessary for their social roles. Fourth, adults learn as a way of solving problems, since their application of learned concepts is immediate. Finally, adults' motivation to learn comes from within.
1. What is the TOPIC (main idea) of this passage?
2. What is the SCOPE (specific focus) of this passage?
3. What is the PURPOSE of this passage? (What is the author trying to do with this passage? Describe/explain, argue, advocate, etc...)
4. What notes would you jot down on your noteboard to paraphrase each paragraph?
Answer here in the comments, and we'll post another blog entry with the full explanation on Wednesday. Happy practicing!
