However, one of the challenges that directors and trainers face is developing training that meets the needs and time constraints of adult learners. Adults often prefer to be independent and self-directed. Adults have many other things going on in their lives. They are busy.
Adults are sensitive to risking failure.
They need to feel comfortable taking risk and experimenting with what they have learned. Adults want information to be relevant to their needs and that is immediately applicable. Adults respond better when material is presented through a variety of teaching methods and utilizing different sensory experiences. Allow adults to share what they have learned. One center had their staff develop self-study manuals on teaching strategies.