In this course, it was brought to my attention that students in these programs (traditional and non-traditional) have the tendency to face multiple stressors and challenges, concurrently. In order to provide the best support to students, we must listen, try understand and be able to respond appropriately in all situations. In addition, refer the student to the necessary personnel who may be able to assist further, where applicable. 

I want to focus on motivating my students by putting emphasis on the future possibilities for they can achieve for themselves, family, etc. I want to make the content relatable to my students through my personal expertise along side using their individual expertise to encourage them. 

Students need to find the course, material and instruction of content engaging on a consistent basis. They will get bored if things are always the same. A great way is to keep them on their toes with different forms of activities and different types of challenges to their knowledge base, investigative and problem solving skills to contribute to their ability to learn as well as their peers.

My interactions with my peers and students matter just as much as the studetnts' interactions with me, each other, and the course material in creating a smooth flow to the classroom that is most conducive to learning and success.

At the beginning of a new class, start I can request that each student write down what motivates them, why they enrolled, and what they feel  that they need to be successful.

As a clinical instructor, I typically use intrinsic motivators that provide security for students. However, I think incorporating more extrinsic methods would be useful as well. 

Providing security through support and encouragement can lead to a successful outcome for all your students. 

Break down intrinsic motivators and reinforce them with students. 

Engaging with adult learners in conversations where they feel a sense of autonomy and can express themselves freely can promote participation in the learning process.

I've learned that adding gamification to my courses, especially the lecture classes, will cause students to be more engaged and make it more interesting