Understanding the characteristics of my students will enable me, as an instructor, to identify their needs. Their motivation for taking this course is important to know. It will help establish the trust relationship that adult learners desire. Adult learners face fears like will they be able to acquire a new skill and become successful after being layed off a good paying factory job? While younger adults will be more focused on peers and socializing and belonging, more mature adults need to feel safe in the classroom and feel confident that they will succeed.
