: Personal Resources of an Adult Learner Knecht: Success in Practical/Vocational Nursing, 8th Edition

A student enrolled in an LPN/LVN program states, “I‟m fresh out of high school and living alone for the first time in my life. I‟m learning how to take care of myself as well as learningto care for my patients.” This statement identifies the student as a. a traditional adult learner. • a returning adult learner. • someone in need of counseling. • someone who is not accustomed to formal education. ANS: A Traditional adult learners are individuals who are in their late teens or early 20s who have come to the practical/vocational program directly from high school or another program of study. A returning adult learner is someone who has been out of school for several years. Aperson in needed of counseling is commonly a student who has been evaluated by the instructor as having areas that need improvement. This student is a traditional adult learner,and traditional adult learners are accustomed to formal education.