Adult education is the process through which adults have and use opportunities to learn systematically under the guidance of an organization, teacher, supervisor, trainer, or leader. It is a cycle of planning, conducting and evaluating learning activities. It requires guidance by the teacher or trainer. It is concerned with purposeful guided learning. It is usually ungraded.
Adults use previous experiences to learn new material.
Adults have likes and dislikes with dislikes getting stronger with age. Adults are extremely sensitive to failure in the learning situation. The most effective learning environment for adults is one where leadership is shared. Many adults doubt their ability to learn. Physical factors can impair learning.