Get Your Students Hired
I agree that student motivation is a major role in retention, when i see the ah-haa moment in my students, it reminds me why i love being a teacher!
Oh yes they muct be motivated internally but external factors like family and monetary desires can also be a motivator.
I had a girl reach her mid-year slump and lost sight of why she was in school. A 5 minute conversation about working as a ultrasound tech after graduation revitalized her. I think keeping sight on long term goals is key to motivating students.