Motivating students comes from demonstrating expertise, empathy, enthusiasm, and clarity in the classroom. When students see that the instructor understands the material and can clearly explain how it applies in the real world, they become more engaged and confident in what they are learning.

It is important for instructors to keep their focus on the students and their engagement throughout the course. Students tend to lose attention quickly, so using different teaching methods like discussions, stories, and activities can help keep them interested. Building rapport and encouraging participation helps students feel more comfortable and involved in the learning process.

One thing I learned about student retention is that building relationships with students makes a big difference in their success. Simple things like greeting students, learning their names, and recognizing their progress help them feel respected and supported. Adult learners also stay more engaged when they can actively participate and see how the material connects to their goals. 

After reviewing the material on understanding student characteristics, I learned how important it is to recognize that every student comes into the classroom with different experiences, learning styles, and levels of confidence. Some students may be hands-on learners, while others learn better through reading, discussion, or visual demonstrations. As instructors, it is important that we recognize these differences so that we can create an environment where all students have the opportunity to succeed.

I can motive them by telling them good job on something they did or maybe showing them a good role model. Let them know about when they get out there on the field how it might be. Try and get them excited about it 

make sure to keep the kiddos focused. Don't let class get boring or have to many distractions were they can lose focus ask them questions and keep them engaged  

to share a story with them or even a joke before starting the class. You can also let them know that are good with them also telling something they might have done over the weekend

I have learning introducing home learning and reading, which most students do not do these days. I have also been exposed to strategies in the in-class activities like discussion, instructor facilitating, and exercises, and using summative assessments like testing, projects, and homework to evaluate students' conceptualization of learned knowledge gained. 

i feel like with me i want to show my students that i am here for them and to always ask questions cause i still ask them and that i am here for them 

I was aware of gamification in the classroom.  However, I was not aware of how in-depth it could go.  To turn your entire class into one huge game with levels, quests, boss battles, etc. seems really overwhelming.  I use different games throughout the class, like Blooket or Gimkit, but turning a whole class into this feels very overwhelming.  I can see how it might improve student engagement and motivation, but I am not sure if I could make it work.  I might start small with one class and see how it goes before I build from there.