Start Here: Teaching and Learning with Adults

It's hard to know which is more intimidating: a roomful of wiggling pre-schoolers or know-all adults.

"Adult students come with their own agendas and will connect learning to what's going on in their lives," writes Bruce. "They learn what they want to learn." Both facts present challenge and great opportunity to teachers, according to Bruce. "Adults are eager to learn and are searching for meaning, but we must break through their initial reluctance to encourage them to think, question, and m...