I think its important to remember that even though we are teaching adult learners that does not mean that they act accordingly and we as instructors and teachers need to adapt to each individual personality in our class.

Mistakes are okay and can happen to everyone even instructors, I think emphasizing this point to student will help them stay positive and thus keep them motivated. Since failing and not doing well can cause great negativity in ones self keeping students uplifted and happy regardless of any out come will aid in there success in school.

I think its important to give students independance and confidence with there responsabilities in school so that if they see there class mates doing well then they will want to achieve these same goal in class as well.