In my experience so far with this material, is the gap between traditional and non-traditional students. I see now the chance to let non-traditional students relay the past experiences in the class so the younger students can lean from them also, not just the instructor.

Make students active and motivated by creating group learning environments, divide them in groups and give them topics and questions that they can discuss about. Let them have dabates about certain topics and learn from eachother! Make class fun and enjoyable

Allow students to determine the due dates for some assignments enhance autonomy in relation assignments. ofering a practice test is a good way to the enhance students sense of security>

Nelia diaz

The students who has confidence in her ability tends to achieve more.

How do you like to be treated? Why is that?  These should always be treated both ways.  You have to give to get.  And they will NOT meet you half way...you are going about 95% of the way and looking for them to take a chance to meet you the other 5 %.

What is your hook?  Every great instructor has a hook.  It is something the students come to realize exists and maybe they even look forward to it...BUT, that hook has to lead to results.  If you are funny and friendly...and they don't succeed, it isn't going to matter. 

You are like a musician at a concert....you CANNOT have a bad day.  I know that sounds harsh.  Yet, you have to be able to pragmatically separate things when you teach.  It has become the most difficult thing for me in 25+ years of higher ed...but, I believe it to be true.  The classroom is NOT your therapy session.  You are there to help students...it is NOT about you.

Self-actualization becomes the goal.  This should be based on transparency...why are we doing this? If we want students to reach such lofty goals we have to give them the road may to get them there.

Active listening is crucial during teaching and learning.

Students should not be viewed as typical business customers, as the primary aim is to educate and create lifelong learning for students.