Often, as an instructor in a developmental English course, I face the challenge of student ability verse student motivation. I find it perplexing in an 8 week course to inidividually get to know the abilities of each of my students, what motivates them, and how to incorporate that in daily lesson plans and activities. After reviewing this course, I am going to actively, with vigor, incorporate activities and lessons that promote student autonomy. This motivational key would work well with the students in my classroom. Working in a secure classroom is something that developmental students need to feel. I always make sure to include student feedback and concern in my daily lesson planning. But, what I would like to do is work on instrinsic and extrinsic motivations, rewards, and decision making that incorporates student input. Allowing them to make a decision on due dates and allowing them to choose topics in writing assignments will help to promote that. It is something I am going to actively pursue in including within my classroom.