Journal about times you have not been successful in teaching an adult something. Think about the following questions:

Is my suggestion the only way to do it or are there many right ways?

Is this best practice or how my family did it?

Do I understand the teacher's point of view?

Who could help me gain more awareness of a point of view that I am unfamiliar with?

Do I have high expectations for this teacher or am I assuming she can't perform well?

Am I aware of the power dynamics in our teaching-learning relationship that might be getting in the way? If I am a supervisor and a mentor is this preventing a true partnership?

Would someone else be a better mentor for this person?