Don't be too quick to judge Adapted from the State of Oregon's Training Effective Literacy Tutors . About Adult Learners Adult learners have many similar characteristics which determine how they learn. They come to us with adult interests and experiences. They want to be treated with respect. Adult learners need to have goals and lessons that fit their immediate concerns.
Adults learn in many different ways and learn best when their learning style is respected.
Adult learners need to learn something at every lesson. Adults learn better when positive attitudes, patience and praise are used by the tutors. They want only praise for work done right and patience with the mistakes they make. Adult learners have an already-established value system and come from a variety of cultural and economic backgrounds. Adult learners have a well-developed set of defense tactics.