Young students may be open to receiving helpful guidance or critiques from their teachers, but adult learners tend to have a much different perception of their own abilities. (If you doubt this, think about the last time you received criticism or “guidance” from a manager or peer at work. How did you react?)
Therefore, when you see adult learners struggling to understand new concepts or failing to quickly grasp a new training topic, your intervention as an instructor should be implemented appropriately but tactfully.
Nuances to Remember when Assisting Adult Learners
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