I found that the experiments that were suggested were a little callous. I do not think it is right to treat students different than others. If the technique has been proven in studies by professional researchers than it should be instituted across the entire student body.

It is a constant struggle to keep students focused. It is very disconcerting when students ask many hours out do I have out … We know that means they getting ready leave class yet again

It's great when you meet your student at the begining of day at the door of your classroom. You can see if one of your students is have a bad day and get turned around and start have a great day just by you saying hellow with a smile.

It is life changing for student that comes from all around the globe and get educated and we as instuctor have the power to help shape and mold a student into a new life style.

In my experience as a students and instructor I have found that people general want to learn and be present to recieve information If they relate to that person

i like to have fun. the students like to have fun. they can learn and have fun at the same time, class's don't have to be so boring. i play music when they come in to class, this gets them pumped up, ( there's nothing wronge with some old school pantera). and who said you have to stay in the class todo reviews? take them out side, change the scenerey. the time will fly by, and the boredum won't set in..

learn how to talk to the students as human beings not students , nor kids, but as adults, and u will get there respect.

I say hi to every student coming to class.

How is everyone using the text book the students received. What I have done is use the text book following our power point presentation. For example horsepower is presented in the power point. In the the text book the different types of horsepower are explained more indepth.

The company I work for has a great thing called Hero Values. I believe our Hero Values here build retention. They are: • Trust - We demonstrate integrity in all interactions while earning the trust and respect of others. • Caring - We value open and honest communication, in an environment that unleashes the potential of the people we interact with - students, industry customers, employees and the community. • Innovation - We are committed to continuous improvement and breakthrough achievements by collaborating with each other to create value to our business. • Courage - We take bold, wise risks and empower others to do the same. • Wisdom - We make decisions based on the organization's purpose, the legitimate needs of our people, and the necessity of profit. • Fun - We create a playful place to work that consistently demonstrates an enthusiasm for life, ideas and satisfying work.

Intervention is done by asking the correct questions when the students are acting out. When a student acts out in a disruptive behavior sometimes it is a cry for help. Younger generation of students do not know how to handle issues that happen in the world so they find it easier to get attention by disrupting others. By asking the correct questions and willing to listen and give proper information to the student, the student will be in a better condition to continue with their education.

The biggest problem I see for retention is the training for the Instructors, who interact with the students every day, and do not have the ability to pick up on their students training styles so they can watch for any problems the students will encounter and help them work through and/or point them to the right office to get the help they need. Once the student is getting the help needed we need to monitor too see they are working thru the problem and not letting someone else fix it for them.

Many students don't grasp the value of their learning experience! By giving them examples and role models, their confidence is increased and therefore their desire to stay in school and complete the course is solidified.

One of my jobs here is to help identify troubled students. The student’s attendance rate is a great tool to use. For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. The student’s attendance rate is a sign of troubled student’s. When I pull students from class we have time to discuss what his/her issues are so we can find an action plan to aid the student to keep them in class. Everybody has to remember that our students also have day to day issues just like everyone else.

Retention is hard work we have so many factors that come into play when dealing with retention. Money,employment,first time away from home. older students that have been out of school for a long time, then you have students that don't want to follow the rules and there out come is dismissed from school. But with the right teaching and coaching we can help with most of these hurdles and teach the ones that want to learn.

Students that look forward to your class will tell other students.

Using the tools available to you can help retention. BUT, you have to look in the mirror and make sure that you realize the best tool is yourself. I you are a total bore, no energy, and not positive, the student will see this and begin to become very apathetic.

There are a number things that can cause a student where he is ready to drop out of school. The instructor needs to listen to comments made by these students, just in case they say something that can be used to bring a positive result. The problem with things today, we can't ask about certain things due to Federal Privacy issues, which in my mind is somewhat counterprodutive for the student.

If I see a pattern of hours missed by a student, I have a talk with that person in order to see, without being too nosey, what is happening with him. If a student scores low on his/her test, I get involved right away, tutoring, what ever it takes to get their scores and especially their confidence level on the rise.

By working together you can overcome many hurdles !!