I find I need to use many different types, and styles to motivate my students. inc. their age, life experiences and culture. this has been very helpful in the way I interact with my students.

I found this information very helpful I teach a derverse class age ranges 18-59 and different cultural backrounds. Understanding these differences helps me to be a better teacher

The suggestion of the crisis management exercise was very helpful I liked the use of time limitation interjected with new info. and changing time lines. I can use this in my class

I see this as the most important factor in retension.. it shows caring and concern not just from a student in a seat more torwards the students in your heart.

To motivate students, often I will ask them what they have witnessed in the news or read in a magazine since we last met. Then, we discuss how that topic relates to class. By being able to draw correlations between course material and 'real-life,' students become more motivated to continue learning.

I have found that focusing on what the students already know is beneficial. For instance, instead of me explaining a story, I ask them for examples. They may not have recognized that they did already know some pieces of knowledge about the topic until you do this. Often, they just did not know the correct terminology or recognize it as something applicable to the classroom. When they realize they have knowledge, they are more excited and motivated, which spreads throughout the classroom.

At our university, we encourage retention and attendance as critical success factors. We have a policy as follows: if the class as a whole receives 95% attendance through the quarter, the class receives a free meal complements of our campus director. It is interesting to see the students then hold each other accountable for attending class.

As a way to better understand the student characteristics of the students in the classroom, I have required an introductory letter for certain classes (such as Business Communications). Not only does this allow me to check their writing capabilities, but the students are able to provide information about themselves that helps me familiarize myself with their individual characteristics and future goals. As an assignment that is completed at the beginning of the quarter, we are able to build a rapport among the students in the classroom that can be built upon for the remaining of the course.

be nice to people.

I try to show them that they made it this far what about the dream they had, look how much closer they are.

Adults are goal-oriented, Adults are practical, Adults are and self-directed, adults need to be shown respect and instructors must acknowledge the wealth of experiences that adult participants bring to the classroom. These adults should be treated as equals in experience and knowledge and allowed to voice their opinions freely in class.The best way to motivate adult learners is simply to enhance their reasons for enrolling and decrease the barriers, is to always encourage them to be self achievers and a constant reminder, that there is no shame in failure, the only failure is to stop trying to reach your goals.

As educators we do not believe that all learners are the same. We also know that an individual learner's culture, family background, and socioeconomic level affect his or her learning.These beliefs, principles and theories have an important impact on the opportunities for success for every student in our schools. In one sense, the current imbalance is easily understood. Sameness is always easier to accommodate than difference, and education practices often have been developed to consciously promote the same education for all students. We have few teaching models that appropriately accommodate both consistent educational values and human diversity.

1.self doubt 2.procrastination 3.settling for anything Self doubt & low self esteem, are the most common reasons, that results in a student's failure. As an instructor, our job is to is to inspire people to think clearly, to live deliberately, to conquer fear and embrace the positive results that life brings.

Learn how to minimize stress with thought awareness, rational thinking and positive plans. A positive affirmation gives you a way to fight against negative thinking. When you think in positive ways it is possible to change your life one step at a time. Change your thoughts by using positive affirmations to direct them.

My biggest issue is when I have both the younger generation and the older generation in the class because they are very different in their learning styles. Any suggestions?

One the most important objectives when teaching adults is getting to know the students' learning style and their personal story. I believe this a key opponent to help understand and to motivate students.

How do CTUO assignments ask students to bring their life experiences and knowledge to the class and to the work that students are doing toward their degrees? Every class has literally hundreds of years of life experience in it, so how can we have students make connections between what they know and bring to class and what they're learning? Do you find that our assignments ask the most out of students and give them opportunities to bolster their self-esteem with academic work by letting them rely on their natural, experiential knowledge base?

What other activities can keep student focused in the class?

Wow.. Motivation is so important? It can make or break the class environment.

Talking to student is a very important.