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title: Why Confidence Matters Webinar Replay
description: Learn how to foster a positive culture, boost learner confidence, and drive motivation for long-term retention in this webinar recording.
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# Why Confidence Matters: Building Culture and Motivation in Adult Education

Duration: 60 minutes

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### Charlie Weeks, M.Ed.

Manager of Implementation

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### Karin Bates

TESOL Specialist, Intercambio

Boosting adult learner engagement requires more than strong lesson delivery; it depends on cultivating a positive, productive classroom culture that inspires students to persist in their studies. For adult learners, especially English language learners, early classroom experiences significantly impact their long-term persistence. This session examines the critical link between learner confidence and motivation, exploring how everyday instructional decisions—such as pacing, relationship-building, and error correction—impact student retention.

Watch this webinar to explore adult learning theory and practical classroom experiences to understand why learners may feel discouraged and how to counter these barriers. Our interactive discussion highlights methods for fostering supportive learning environments and achieving small, meaningful victories. Attendees will gain practical, actionable strategies to lower emotional barriers, boost motivation, and develop celebratory, purposeful learning communities.

What you’ll learn:

Learn how confidence supports language skill‑building and keeps adult learners engaged.

Identify triggers for student discouragement and strategies to maintain momentum.

Examine the role of trust and connection in shaping confidence, participation, and belonging.

Acquire tools to help learners feel motivated, capable, and encouraged to return.

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