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a. Build explicitly on the skills, knowledge, and experiences that students bring to their learning. See related Examples, Research, and Tools.

b. Use authentic materials and real-world instructional activities that are relevant and meaningful to adult students' life contexts and prepare them to apply their new skills outside the classroom. See related Examples, Research, and Tools.

c. Implement instructional activities that promote active learning, problem-solving and projects that advance learning objectives and have clear benchmarks for progress and successful completion. See related Examples, Research, and Tools.

d. Implement differentiated instruction that accommodates individual learning needs; addresses multiple skill levels, intelligences, learning preferences and abilities. See related Examples, Research, and Tools.

e. Continually build community and sense of belonging in the class among students. See related Examples, Research, and Tools.

f. Involve students in decision-making about their learning, including making choices about lesson content and organization (timing, sequencing, etc.) and about other matters that affect their learning. See related Examples, Research, and Tools.

g. Engage students in an ongoing dialogue about their learning progress. See related Examples, Research, and Tools.

h. Promote the development of students' self-efficacy (i.e. beliefs about their ability to be successful students) by providing mastery experiences early on, inviting graduates or peers to share their strategies for success, etc. See related Examples, Research, and Tools.

i. Structure learning experiences as a mix of group and individual instruction that promotes peer learning, and help learners develop the skills and confidence for working and learning in groups. See related Examples, Research, and Tools.

j. Teach study skills while recognizing learning strategies students already have. See related Examples, Research, and Tools.

k. In open enrollment classrooms, manage the integration of new students without compromising the learning experience of the others.

l. Integrate the use of computers and the Internet in instruction, using real world applications and websites as much as possible. See related Examples, Research, and Tools.

m. Introduce relaxation and self-care techniques into classroom practice. See related Examples, Research, and Tools.