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What are the pros and cons of focusing on commonalties and differences when instructing a group of adult learners?

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The expert examines commonalities and differences when instructing a group of adult learners.

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The pros of focusing on the commonalities amidst adult learners is developing a collegial atmosphere of discourse and understanding within the group of learners predicated upon their similarities and common interests. This will assist in future discussion interactions within the classroom and allow for better learning among the group. ...

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  • Bachelor of Science , Sam Houston State University
  • Masters of Science, Kaplan University
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