I think for me what is important is when discussing the syllabus, you have to set the expectations at the same time. And then when presenting the lessons, the instructor needs to remember they have to teach material the way the student needs to learn it- not the way the instructor was taught how to teach it. I find more often than not, the instructor teaches material how they learned it- which doesnt always work for all methedologies of learners.
I disagree with incentivising for the students. They are adults and we dont give them "aalowance" for completing chores. What needs to happen is the student has to be shown how their hard work and effort will impact their current and future success- that should be the incentive. If we set the expectation of- do your work and you can get extra things- that sets them up for failure. It should be Do what you're supposed to do, when you are supposed to do it, and if you need extra time or assistance, then ask.
Teachers should be setting students up for success, teaching so that every student gets it how they need it, and mentor/advise/coach how to be better.
