Thread: How do you motivate an adult learner?

Hi Guys!

Adult learners can be some of the most difficult to motivate. Unlike elementary age people, they do not respond as well to immediate reinforcers like candy, stickers, or high fives and loud praise. This should be somewhat a difficult thing!

CAN YOU GUYS TELL ME SOME WAYS TO MOTIVATE ADULT LEARNERS?

Originally Posted by Moana

Hi Guys!

Adult learners can be some of the most difficult to motivate. Unlike elementary age people, they do not respond as well to immediate reinforcers like candy, stickers, or high fives and loud praise. This should be somewhat a difficult thing!

CAN YOU GUYS TELL ME SOME WAYS TO MOTIVATE ADULT LEARNERS?

Here are some tips for adult learners


First choose the relevant topic for learning
Join the learning community through social networks
Involve in the group discussion
Try to improve your practical skills


This way you can improve adult learning