It is simply amazing to see just a portion of the massive amount of thought and planning needed to make things work right. Chemical engineering principles explain so many types of real world phenomena. The insight the subject gives into physical phenomena provides a different perspective on our universe that most other people do not have. The structured analytical thinking style the subject fosters provides students with the ability to see a problem, find a way to wrap their mathematics around it, and come up with a solution that is not readily apparent at first glance. I try to I convey my enthusiasm for the subject to the students so that they too can be interested in the course and see it not as just fulfilling a requirement, completing assignments, and taking exams.
People learn at different rates and through different methods.
Some people need to see the same material several times before comprehending it. Others need less exposure. People learn best through different channels. Some are auditory learners and rely heavily upon lecture. Some are visual learners and can pick up ideas through reading books.