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Thanks for this post, Jean. Finding a way to make the topic real is key to inspiring adults to learn. Jeffrey Schillinger

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Are We In More Than One Business?

Good point, Juliana. We need to friendly without being a friend. We need to refer students to counselors when needed unless we are licensed counselors. We advise and we listen. It makes a difference. Jeffrey Schillinger

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Hiring the Right Instructor

Kathy, Gut feelings are important when hiring, but depending on your gut can expose one to second guessing or even a claim of discrimination. The more objective you can make the process, the less at risk you will be related to new hires. Jeffrey Schillinger

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Attention Equals Retention

Ceola, Attention equals retention. It is a simple concept but it is true. Jeffrey Schillinger

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HABE's of Successful Students

Abundio, Thanks for this post. How do you help students who do not naturally have these HABEs to develop them? Jeffrey Schillinger

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Attention Equals Retention

Abundio, I hope you find some god advise from your peers. Jeffrey Schillinger

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Adult Learner Motivation

Deborah, Adults typically need to know why they are supposed to learn something before they are motivated to learn it. If we can make sure they know that as we present the material, we should get fewere "on the test?" questions. Jeffrey Schillinger

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Quality Instruction

Deborah, Good point. Choice and control are significant motivators. Jeffrey Schillinger

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Quality Instruction

Sarah, What is the most effective technique you use to stimulate your students to interest them? Jeffrey Schillinger

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Adult Learner Motivation

Deborah, What are some ways you are trying to change this perception in your students? Jeffrey Schillinger