iAny ideas on mini lectures during a two and a half hour class setting?

Dressing professionally, being on time, living that modeled life you put before the students will set the tone for the classroom setting. If you expect all students to be on time, be professional, dress professional then you must take your own advice and do the same.

Any ideas on motivating adult learners to see the importance of meeting all their goals?

Any ideas on motivating the adult learner??

I like all forms of testing. On every test I give I will have one or two essay questions. I do this so the students can express their own thoughts about a subject.

I ask questions in medical form first. Then class explains the answer in medical form. If I see that a student still doesn't get the information I will put it in their terms.

I play instrument games with my class