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Jill, The relationship you describe is one in which the mentor positions herself as a "similar other." Students are able to see that their mentor has been where they are and knows the path to where they want to be. Jeffrey Schillinger

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Quality Instruction

Ann Marie, Good points. Adult learners need to know why! Jeffrey Schillinger

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Adult Learner Motivation

Cameron, Thanks. What are some of the specific things you do to clearly indicate you are available and reliable? Jeffrey Schillinger

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Are We In More Than One Business?

Steve, What are some specific things you do help the students see beond past challenges and get on track? Jeffrey Schillinger

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Adult Learning Theories

Taura, What are the top two things you do in class to reach adult students? Jeffrey Schillinger

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Adult Learner Motivation

Taura, How do determine what the student's goals for that course are? They can vary be student. Jeffrey Schillinger

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Time-Wasters

Jennifer, I am the same way. Unless I have a very specific task to work on, i am better at the office. When I taught hight school, I went in early and stayed late most days and did little at home. Jeffrey Schillinger

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Hiring the Right Instructor

Stephen, What are some specific things you do to identify theses traits in a candidate? Jeffrey Schillinger

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HABE's of Successful Students

Kristina , Thanks for sharing this post. "Know it all" students can be leveraged for the benefit of their classmates. The trick is to not let the student dominate or take the course down a winding path when a straight path is available and effective. Jeffrey Schillinger

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Attention Equals Retention

Ceola, Thanks for this post. We used to do a half way cookout in the mifddle of the term. We cut hotdogs and hamburgers in half for effect. Jeffrey Schillinger