Adults have an extensive base of experience and beliefs that they bring into the training room . Older people may not hear or see as well as younger ones. If you have a large group, you may need to speak up or use a microphone. If you have handouts or visuals, use larger type, fewer words. Power point and overhead transparencies should have no more than six lines of six words each.
Some people learn better from the spoken word, some from written information, some from pictures.
Make important points using all three modes. You may need to instruct in their native language, use visual illustrations, or make sure that all the important information is in spoken form for those whose reading skills are limited. Write specific objectives for the session. Use action verbs, stating what you would like the participants to be able to do after the session. These objectives are the core of what you are teaching, and all of your techniques and materials should focus on achieving them.