showing your students that your excited about a topic will also get them excited and also pointing out the good points as also their bad points and complimenting on the good get their confidence up

this course is just an defined dogmatic discourse of the basic common sense techniques I already employ in my dealings with the diverse eccentricities I deal with amongst my pupils. Maintaining my motivation is easy, as I enjoy what I do; therefore delivering enlightening dialog daily is delightful as I am the ultimate instructional facilitator!

It appeared to be a boring class, but one that was required: "Learning to enjoy literature". The first day we sat there --quiet, reserved, stoic-- waiting for class to begin. "Let's get started", boomed the long haired man as he jumped up on a chair to take attendance. And so it began! He loved teaching and he loved literature. He instilled that fire in us and it wasn't long before we were swept up in his enthusiasm. The classes kept getting better, but all too soon--it was over. I'll never forget that motivation factor and the best class I ever took. Thanks Prof.

The majority of my students are adult learners and are extremely motivated, enthusiastic, and constantly challenging. These students are actually more critical of themselves upon completion of an assignment than I am. They realize the importance of their actions and the consequences it will have in the work force.

Changing the delivery method and actively engaging each student on some level will every day more interesting for both the student and the teacher.

An important concept for all instructors is our ability to mold ourselves in the classroom. Every adult learner is different; therefore, it is important that we are able to conform to a number of learning styles within the classroom so that a variety of students can learn from the resources and materials available. The offers students a more comfortable and suitable learning environment. Amber Cochran

For some instructors motivating students is a "hit or miss proposition!" On some days the instructor is vibrant, enthusiastic and interesting. On other days the instructor is slow, losing the train of thought and poorly informed. An excellent instructor must be like and actor, giving a performance of "Hamlet." He must study his lines, know his cues, and when to involve the audience, (the class.) All of this goes into motivation. And the motivation emanates from the individual student or class itself. The instructor acts as fuel, buring bright, or just an ember after the fire has died down. He may be an ember, and then catch fire again, bringing brightness and warmth to the subject.

Students are similar to a blank slate. What the instructor writes on the "slate" is essential to the learning, interest, and enthusiasm the instructor can generate in the student for the course he or she is taking. The student's motivation comes from within, while the instructor acts as a catalyst, generating further interest in the information, and the student's progress.

Student retention is a major topic in a college. If the instructor is fair and caring, retention is likely to be better than if he or she creates an uninteresting and demotivating class, one in which the student is left on his or her own, to develop the information he or she needs, rather than a dialogue within the class.

Since the average age is 28 for an adult college student, he or she has a life experience beyond that of the "traditional" younger college student. The motivation of the older student to learn, exceeds the learning interest, and usually the motivational learning experience of the younger student.

This was an interesting tool. One I can definitely benefit from, but also I think can give students the boost they need to get through the semester with focus intact.

I have recently attempted to greet my students individually. Also, acknowledging any personal situations briefly they may have mentioned. I have found that initial cold and unresponsive students have changed in their attitude and the effort the put in the class. A personal interest goes a long way.

I find that what will work for some adults in the classroom will not always transfer to the lab setting. If several styles of learning are used, more people can be reached.

I think it is great that we are working to understand our students better through courses like these. I took a similar course through the ABMP's Instructors on the Frontlines series. We can always improve our ability to reach out to students by understanding them and where they come from because this enables us to understand why they do what they do. We can build from this to use these behaviors as an asset and not a liability. One strength of the younger generation is their ability to use technology very proficiently. Cell phones and technology can be a liability as they have the ability to detract from the classroom environment by being a distraction; however, using this as an asset for showing how technology can improve marketing in our field of study is very beneficial. Learning more gives us the ability to turn weaknesses into strengths.

I try to impart to the student what it was like for me when I was just starting out in my field.It creates empathy,security and identification on the part of the learner

I always find it helpful to remind the students at the middle of the block just how far they've come and to keep their motivation set at a high level for the rest of the course.I try to show them my respect for the fact that most of them are working full time and going to school and for the fact that many have made sacrifices to be doing this.

Do you feel that it can never be too later in the course to empower the learner by having them assess the new skill sets and knowledge gained? After module 3 in ED 102, I fully intend to shake it up a bit and have the students do this. I feel that it will give them a tremendous edge in their confidence going forward to finals and certification.

Sharing with the students my own personal experiences out in the field and how I was as a student, will help give them reality to what they are learning here in school. Constantly reminding them that the material and skills that they learn here will be important and used on the job will keep them focused and helps them understand the importance of what they are doing in class.

Being open to new ideas from the students gives them the energy and enthusiasm that they need to prevent themselves and myself from getting caught up in a routine where could become bored.

creating an open environment and greeting my students everyday will help build a teacher-student relationship that will create trust from the student and give better means to their learning experience.