You Can't Force Students to Learn – But Here's How to Help Them Try

Learning is not an automatic process and does not occur just because of the classroom conditions that have been established. When students begin a class, whether online or in a traditional class, they are there because it is a mandatory degree requirement or they have a specific need that requires them to acquire specialized knowledge and/or skills for their career. Adult learners are often referred as self-directed because of their need to be involved in the learning process; however, just because they are present in class or log onto the classroom it doesn't mean they are going to be willing participants in the process or will be actively engaged in the class.

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