I will be more attentive to those that I feel might have low self-efficacy. Most of those students might be the ones that lack experience. I will check in with them often to reinforce their confidence within themselves, in order to meet our retention goals. 

We have students that may have varied levels of experience, in terms of, their choice of academic pursuits. It is important to use your interpersonal skills to approach a student and identify the way you may want to deliver information in a way that the student may be able to comprehend and not feel intimidated and belittled. It is important to use your interpersonal skills, including, but not limited to active listening, conflict resolution, empathy, and communication.