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Written for K-12, most points are even more salient for adult learners, especially regarding tying content into real life applications. How many of our students ask "why am I learning to write a persuasive essay? I'm studying computer engineering".

Written for K-12 but applicable to adult learners as well (if not more so, for #1). Adults, far more than children, need to understand WHY something is meaningful and relevant to them in order to engage in material.

Although this is written from the viewpoint of a high school, native speaking (probably) population, from the research on adult learners, this is still true, if not more so.

Very interesting ideas involving teaching reading comprehensive / strategies through physical activities (not just sitting silently at desks and reading). All look adaptable for adult learners.