WHAT DO TEACHERS NEED TO KNOW TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN TEACHING ADULT LEARNERS?
The article presents key andragogical requirements for preparing and teaching courses for adult learners. It addresses the question of what a teacher should know if they embark on the adventure of teaching adults. Only those typical features of adult learners which define the specificity of teaching and learning process are discussed here. The effects of losing motivation for learning in adults are analyzed. Some pertinent approaches and solutions to aid adult learners are offered.