have found that when they share their experiences they connect the subject matter with their future career choices. If they have had a situation happen to them that is part of our subject matter the information sticks with them.

always keep it positive with the students and stay enthusiastic about what they are learning.

I think what happens in the classroom is the biggest factor in retention. If students can't find meaning in what they are being taught they will leave.

I try to learn my student's names. I was a student once and wanted to be respected so I do the same for my students. Knowing their names is respecting who they are.

I have learned listening and talking to students makes me aware of there different learning abilities from classwork to labwork.learning your student stuggles gives the instructor a positve starting point on class assignments