Jordan Frye

Address and acknowledge each student in their own way. Cheaters will seize an opportunity to cheat if it is available. Structuring tests and presenting clear limits will discourage cheating. Sitting in the back of class to observe during tests/quizzes can be a better alternative to walking around the room because it does not make students feel like they're being observed.

It is beneficial to the instructor and the class as a whole to include the students that want to be the center of attention while also getting more reserved students to participate, especially in group work. It earns the respect of all students and actively shows that each person's contribution is valued.

Ice breakers, team building/cooperation, and posting due dates for assignments in multiple places will help with student engagement and reduce late assignments.

Gamification will have a positive impact on student engagement, morale, and promote a healthy atmosphere of competition when utilized properly.

Transformative learning styles allow the student to set their own goals and achieve them in a self-paced atmosphere. Allowing self-teaching for those students who possess the required motivation and aptitude is a positive method of engaging them with the course material. 

Leading by example, doing demonstrations, and advising students on an individual basis sets a tone to the classroom and is key for the overall development of the student.

Paraphrasing and passive listening are key tools in making your students feel heard.

I disagree with the sentiment that students should be treated as customers. Especially in the younger adult learning environment, my experience is this shifts the focus from education to profit. Focusing on the quality of the education or the course as a whole will return positive reviews, and make students more likely to recommend the course to others.

Students have their own individual reasons for continuing their education. Each student has different challenges that they face. Focusing on the challenges that can be changed or eliminated can improve retention while showing empathy towards the challenges that cannot be mitigated.

Giving real world examples of the application of knowledge taught in class seems to motivate those students who are not exactly sure of the path forward. Intrinsic and extrinsic motivation must be used accordingly in each students' given situation.