I have found that you have to keep the classroom alive! Meaning, keeping the students engaged. I made it a habit with starting the class off with a scenario, where the student would have to complete...

Instrinsic motivation is the "goal" but extrinsic can serve a purpose

security and autonomy relate strongly to motivation. Supportiveness enhances both. 

Empathy matters. We don't lower our standard, but if a student feels cared about, known, respected, they are more motivated to rise to the goals. 

Giving ways to apply past class learning in novel ways at certain points is a strong idea. 

Reminded that getting students to have done work ahead of time, so that class explores, not introduces, content, is often important. 

I know most of the time being able to understand what the student is saying and or wanting we as faculty can miss the mark. Because of the time we have we either only partially hear the concern of...

Distinguishing between external and internal challenges and distractions and issues is important. Good reminder to always be compassionate, listen, offer services, but direct back to the class. 

I will ensure to create a dynamic learning environment for all students making sure they are learning what is in the standard based curriculum.   

I think it is great to dicuss with students what they would like to get out of the course as far as goals. Also understanding that the course may be diverse, but that shouldn't chage the learnibg...