In my experience, modeling, mentoring, and monitoring are very important in keeping the interest of my students, and thus, their retention in my classes. One thing I'd like to point out is that through using the 3 M's, we are not only attempting to retain our students, but also developing genuine and caring relationships. During my schooling experiences, I noticed that the best teachers were those who showed interest in their students and their students' goals. By using the 3 M's we are actually able to do this and to show our genuine interest in the learning and development of our students.