I have learned that demonstrating my expertise if done properly will give my students a sense of a goal that they can learn this. 

although it can be easy to get bogged down in the material it is important to gauge breaks in the lectures off of the students and their ability to focus

utilizing multiple ways of connecting with and motivating students will be the best path for retention

the better I understand the students "why" for being there the better I will be able to effectively reach them as an instructor.

I've learned that listening to the student and showing compassion is a way to help prevent student retention. 

Getting to know a little about each student and adjusting the program material to work for the majority of the students.  Addressing extrinsic needs of students, the classroom, will take away one obstacle to help students learn more easily. 

From this module, I learned that students come to the classroom with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and personal circumstances that influence how they learn. Factors such as age diversity, cultural differences, disabilities, fear of failure, personal responsibilities, and support systems can all affect student engagement and success. Understanding these characteristics helps instructors recognize that learning challenges are not always related to ability, but often to external factors that students may be facing.

I intend to apply what I learned by being more attentive to the individual needs of my students and creating a supportive learning environment where they… >>>

positive feedback is great to empowers students 

students should be giving time to talk about past experience 

One important concept I learned from this module is the value of the flipped classroom in increasing student engagement and retention. Instead of using class time primarily for lectures, students review foundational content before class through readings or videos. Class time can then be used for active learning activities such as case studies, discussions, and problem-solving. As a nursing instructor, I plan to apply this approach by providing students with pre-class materials, such as short videos or readings about clinical concepts. During class or clinical conferences, I can focus on applying that knowledge through patient scenarios, critical thinking questions, and collaborative… >>>