This article appeared in The Triple Threat, Winter 1997. Traditionally, we have taught adults in the same manner as we teach children.
Studies show that adults learn differently than children.
Dr. Walbroehl describes the adult learner to help School of Medicine educators increase their effectiveness. The 7-year old isn't as worried about looking foolish. So, just don't make students look too foolish and you'll do fine. Sounds simple enough to me, but there's more. In teaching, what works for children may not work for adults.