Helping students feel safe and helping them see that they can succeed is an important aspect to instuctionial duties. Students come from many backgrounds and often has expectation that are preconceived or with pre judgements, or even unrealistic, we should help them manage those while letting them learn and grow not only acedemically but personally as well.

Its been my experience that without motivation, there is no empowerment, no matter how many teaching styles an instructor can come up with. Younger students focus more on games then books; the older generation who actually pay for their education would have no choice to find their motivation to succeed in leaning. 

maintain eye contact 80% of the time when listening to the speaker/student.

It takes both istitutional academic factors and individual student situation to improve student retention. Equal consideration must be given to both .

allowing student to help with their knowledge on technology in class and teach you new addityions in technology if applicable.

Make time to meet with students to review topics they have challenges with.

Reinforcing the classroom content with (lots of ) real-world examples will give the students a clearer view of the path into their chosen career. 

Ensuring the physiologic needs of your students are met is a good start to help in the use of the Maslow's Heiracchy of needs in their career education.

Instuctor's command over the lesson content leads to student confidence in the material and security of knowing they can succeed when evaluated.   

Keep your classroom interesting to keep students motivated and engaged. If you lose your enthusiasm, your students will too. If you put in your full effort, your students will recognize it and appreciate it. Be sure to take care of yourself and recharge when needed, so you do not become burnt out, because the students recognized that as well.