Being able to relate course content to real world/working examples will help with student retention.

The REFOCUS acronym is very helpful.

I like the idea of starting each class with something fun; a story or icebreaker may help.

I believe looking at the classroom through the eyes of your students is key, especially when they are adult learners of varying ages and backgrounds. Being able to adapt activities to these different learners is something I want to continue to improve upon.