Adult learners generally have significantly different motives from traditional students. They are typically much more career focused and want to learn practical, application-based skills instead of theory and general information. They also do not suffer fools gladly--their instructor needs to know what they are doing or they can expect to hear about it. Finally, adult learners want to know how to apply what they have learned to the real world. It is particularly helpful to have instructors who have actual real-world experience and degrees in professional fields. Educators who have not worked outside the classroom often have difficulty reaching adult learners who expect real-world application.