No teacher can make anyone learn. So these are the implications of the two preceding paragraphs. That means, among other things, that you are responsible for what you do or do not learn. I am responsible for creating a climate that is conducive to this. I can suggest a variety of learning methods, some of which you may not have used extensively before.
Adults can and do learn from each other.
In fact, for most adults, it is the preferred way to learn. Think of yourselves as teachers as well as learners. The rewards, however, can be excitement and satisfaction. In most learning situations, people get what they deserve and deserve what they get. This means you may have more choices and decisions to make than you may have had in many previous courses.