Once they enter my classroom, older students are the same as young ones. Why? Because everybody is different. Everybody has goals, needs, requirements. And they are all different. Every single person. A teacher must be able to reach all of the students. One can argue that each student has different needs; but in truth, despite those needs, the students will almost certainly be taught in a group setting. For instance, if the only diversity found in a class is age, the teacher will still be unable to focus on the individual needs of each student. If you direct your attention to the needs of the old, then you will be neglecting the young. The only time teachers have to address each student's individual needs and concerns are the few minutes before and after class. The main part of teaching is teaching. If you know your subject and if you know how to communicate, then you will be effective. If you want to be a competent teacher, then your method of teaching must be competent. **Post Edited by MaxKnowledge Administration for Educational Content**