In order to motivate our students we must try different strategies to pull them in; and to make learning fun and memorable for our students. Motivation comes from within, but we must ignite the fuel to get them to have a passion for learning.

That is my main thing on focusing on each students,especially tohse students that are quite thru the day and does not rely back or say nothing, those are the one that I really focus more as much those who think that they know more than the whole class.

We must provide our students with the necessary tools to be actively involved in the learning process; and provide them with tools to feel and become successful human beings. Reply

There are all different kinds of students characteristics, Me as an Instructor, I see this everyday, Students act on how they feel, and what they know and dont know, when I see this happening in my class, I manage to see the student effect of their learning and I ask them, " what can I do to make it easier for them ". I work with the student until they feel comfortable. Sometime students uses frustration and anger as their characteristics.

I was 33-years-old when I decided to return to school to finish my degree. I remember quite well the feeling of looking around at my much younger colleagues. Most of my instructors picked up on my apprehension and engaged me in a positive and healthy fashion. In my years of teaching and other academic work, I still maintain a special 'soft spot' for the non-traditional student

It’s not always easy keeping your students motivated in the classroom. Luckily, there are a variety of techniques and strategies that teachers can use to motivate their students. And with a little time, patience and hard work, you can definitely motivate your students to succeed in school. Determine why your students are not motivated. There are different reasons why students may lack motivation, such as having low self-esteem, problems at home, a learning disability, health issues or depression. Be sure to evaluate each student’s situation and try to find out the main reason for the lack of motivation Evaluate your teaching strategies and make the necessary adjustments. Take time to review your current teaching style and curriculum and decide if there are some things that you can do differently in order to better motivate your students. Try to be as creative as possible and make learning a fun experience for your students. Show enthusiasm in the classroom. In order to motivate students, the teacher should be motivated as well. It is very important for teachers to get excited about the classroom lectures and activities, because this helps to gain the students' attention and keeps them interested in learning. Tell your students that you have faith in them. Try to give your students challenging and achievable assignments to complete and provide them with the emotional support that they need to do well in class. And don’t be afraid to set high expectations for your class. Constantly remind your students that you believe in them. Encourage your students to participate in class. Some students enjoy participating in class activities and discussions, while others may shy away from the attention. However, it is important that all students have an opportunity to participate in some kind of way

It is common for students to lose focus in a classroom. Teachers often use redirection, telling students to "focus" and "pay attention," but this method of keeping students on task loses its effectiveness over time. Use peer groups. Students love solving problems together, working together on activities and learning from one another. Pair students in groups of two or three and give them an assignment to complete. Be selective when pairing students. Pair advanced learners with students needing help, and diligent learners with lackadaisical students. Make eye contact. Direct eye contact shows students that you are watching them, and students are likely to pay attention when you connect with them this way. Despite the size of your class, you can regularly lock eyes with most of your students. Pay special attention to students who lose focus easily. Use technology. Using technology in classrooms excites students. Students embrace technology and show greater interest in classroom activities when teachers incorporate it. Use the Internet, interactive computer software, PowerPoint presentations to keep students excited and engaged.

Begin retention efforts with recruitment; devote as much energy to retention as to recruitment. Target recruiting at those whom the program is best equipped to serve. Emphasize placement, orientation, counseling, and advising early in the program. Follow up inactive students with phone calls; have an ongoing process for identifying and tracking these student.

Many students new to college do not know what it takes to be successful in the college environment. They understand good and bad grades in a general way, and they sense that they should attend classes, but that is where their knowledge begins and ends. Most instructors know what a good student is - and is not. For one thing, a good student is not necessarily the most intelligent individual in the class. By learning their characteristics, you may better understand the day-to-day and class-to-class behavior of students.

This is one thing that I like to do is to motivate my students especially when they feel that they wont accomplished thru life,or they feel that they wont get thru the grades or they feel very uncomforable with themselves.

That is my main thing on focusing on each students,especially tohse students that are quite thru the day and does not rely back or say nothing, those are the one that I really focus more as much those who think that they know more than the whole class.

The strategies for each students is the ability of learning and how to understand themself, we an teachers or instructors have to be real careful on how or what to teach as per day.

There are all different kinds of students characteristics, Me as an Instructor, I see this everyday, Students act on how they feel, and what they know and dont know, when I see this happening in my class, I manage to see the student effect of their learning and I ask them, " what can I do to make it easier for them ". I work with the student until they feel comfortable. Sometime students uses frustration and anger as their characteristics.

I am a new instructor as of 3 months ago.. I have never taught anyone before and my novice skill set is quite clear.. I know the material I am teaching but I am having a great deal of difficulty CONVEYING it to these adult learners. I dont know how to put what I have learned into words sometimes. I also notice myself saying "um and ah" alot in my instruction... I understand I am new to this and that being nervous is normal and expected. However I do not want my students to doubt my competency... Any suggestions?? Thanks:)

How would you suggest introducing the class card so students will allow you to use the information in class?

Having your students effectively apply concepts from the classroom in practical or personal settings is very extrinsically motivating. Having a student report back to you that your teaching actually helped facilitate the learning of some idea is very rewarding. In the classroom I am intrinsically motivated by the desire to be my own best self, and to constantly improve; to have a deeper understanding of subject matter, and to deliver information more efficiently.

It is true positive reinforcement is used to assist students in learning new skills.Reinforcement is effective if it is customized and valued by receiver.

This gave me more insight on how to strategies more within the class room and also how to help students get more involve with the class

Students come to class with motivation. It is our role to engage students in learning. This will reinforce and enhance their motivation. Student motivation begins with the desire to change or improve their lives. This is one of their expections when they come to us.

The REFOCUS information is SO incredibly valuable. When I started teaching at a community college (a long time ago) I remember trying to teach the class the same way semester after semester for the first couple of years. It finally dawned on me to pay attention to what I was witnessing and what the students were trying to teach me. I finally understood that allowing the class to evolve as I gained more experience as a professional and as an instructor was a good thing. Developing the skill to refocus based on what is going on with the students during the course only helps everyone to achieve outcomes.