When teaching, sometimes it is difficult to create lesson plans that are challenging and engaging enough for the students that excel in your class but at the same time not too advanced for those that are slower learners. Everyone learns differently... so a teacher must utilize all styles of learning so that his/her students can be successful.

I have found out that using eye contact in conjunction with being silent for a few seconds during lecture gets the adult learner (who is acting off or having a side conversation)back on track and focused on the lecture.