This is similar to working with patients in that unrelated barriers can limit their success.
Understanding unique situation of individual student is important for student retension.
I learned about the many factors that play a role in the retention and success of adult students.
We often assess academic barrier. I have learned the importrance of assessing nonacademic barrier in the adult learner as well.
There are several factors to consider when it comes to adult learning. We should try to eliminate, to the best of our ability, any barriers that would cause a student to not succeed.
Helpful to know financial aid resources available to students especially if financial issues arise causing them distress with their academic progression.
