One of my biggest challenges is to keep my students from missing class or leaving early. 

I thought that will not be an issue since the majority are paying for their classes. I made thought they would be the most interested to make the most of their money. However, it is hard sometimes for them to keep coming regularly or stay for the class. 

The policies in the institution are clear about the assistance, however,  I have to give them additional reasons to stay until the end of each class using resources such as pop quizzes, or extra credit assignments. 

I understand life is unpredictable and sometimes the students will have to miss class or leave early for emergencies, I do my best to stay flexible, but I think keeping our students motivated is one of the biggest challenges as instructors nowadays.

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