Adult Learners

Adult learners have many characteristics that distinguish them from school or college learners. Firstly, they come to courses with experiences and knowledge in diverse areas. They often prefer (34)________ learning activities that enable them to draw on the skills and experience they have acquired. In the main, adults have realistic aims and have valuable (35)________ into what is likely to be successful. (36)________, they are readily able to relate new facts to past experiences and enjoy having their talents explored in leaning situations. Adults have established opinions and beliefs, (37)________ have been formed over time through their experience of families, work, community, or politics...