Everyone can and should be involved in some part of the class structure without anyone feeling afraid of what they might be asked to do. Interruptions, delays, poor planning and annoying mannerisms on the part of the teacher can create a real barrier to a meaningful lesson. The earnest teacher will take into account these factors that hinder learning and will make a determined effort to eliminate them. Lack of friendship. Sometimes adults find it hard to break into a new group of people.
Adults are inclined to form cliques that are hard to penetrate.
Fellowship and a feeling of belonging are important in every adult class Asking good questions is a must if a teacher expects to get good answers. Remember, most adults do not study their Sunday school lessons and are not well prepared to answer questions. Make sure that your questions are specific. If you ask an opinion question, be prepared to respect all of the opinions that are voiced. A genuine love of your students and a sense of the awesome responsibility that is yours to effectively teach them are necessities to successful teaching.