How can a teacher make engineering subjects interesting?

Originally written on Quora in response to a Teacher, Seema Shah

A teacher can create interest in the engineering subjects by:

• By inspiring not educating-  The roles of teachers should be to inspire an student. Excellent teachers are able to do it, eg-  I am answering the questions of Seema Ma'am while no one is asking me to do so. If she give me a homework to write answers then she might teach but by posting the questions, she has inspired many to answer it at their convenience.
• Creativity- 5324 is 5-3+2=4, the formulas and concepts will look boring but a great teacher has the ability to find creative ways to teach something.
• Role Play- It will be interesting if once in a while, a student can be made a teacher and  teachers sit with other students and learn what he/she is explaining. Pick random students and make the situation friendly else they will feel that it is another form of punishment.
• Be a Friend- A personal connect with students can make the whole thing better for both teachers and students.
• Involve students in various decision making related what has to be taught- When they feel part of the classroom then they learn in an effective way.
• Interactive classes are more fun and rich in learning- I was a student who would tremble if he was invited to solve a question on the blackboard. When I joined the company I am working for, they sent me to their Headquarters for training on Project Management. It was the best learning experience of my life as they didn't let me  sleep. They made the classes interactive and full of activities. In two weeks, I evolved as a student.
• Teach Engineering students like a kid- Try to gauge the interest of your students, make efforts to bring them out of their shell, add value to their experience, share some interesting/ inspiring stories so that they pay attention to you. Occasionally conduct team building activities, offer advice for their career or placement. By doing these, they will develop enormous respect for you and they will swallow the boring lessons also without complaining.

PS- I am too small a creature to offer suggestions, so if you find something worth trying then it's a pleasure. If a suggestion looks absurd, put it where it deserves- a garbage bin :P; It was a joy to answer this question