understand your students and adapt

Be aware of many teaching styles to accommodate different learning styles. 

Adult learners are motivated by internal not external factors, typically leaning is to be applied immediately.

So as the student ages, their outlook changes on their motivation. Some say that these "crisis" should be resolved in a specific timeframe in order to be happy

Most have some sort of higher education, slower at learning new info but cognitive skills have not diminished. 

Engage adult learners in learning

Teaching adult learners requires varying learning tools. Facilitators must add hands-on activities to aid information retention.

A problem well-defined is a problem half-solved. - Charles Kettering

Demonstrating an understanding of multiple intelligences builds rapport with students, and encourages engagement as they learn critical thinking.

The reframing of discipline as a process of development for critical thinkers to encourage the investment of time and effort.