Patricia Scales

Hello Jocelyn, Absolutely! As instructors, we must be approachable. Students should not have fear when it comes to communicating with you. Patricia

Hello Jocelyn, I concur! Prepartion is of the utmost importance. Patricia

Hi Barbara, Fantastic! You are thoroughly prepared for class. I am sure you students appreciate you and your academic dean does too. Keep making a difference in students lives. Patricia

Hi Jocelyn, Students who are not computer savy really need to take classes in a traditional setting. There is enough frustration just from being in college, not to mention being somewhat weak with computers. Patricia

Hi Linda, One slip and you have lost all credibility. The instructor must stay in full control. Patricia

Hi Jocelyn, How have you used the biographical information to help with making the course more relevant? Patricia

Hi Margaret, It sounds like you are putting great revisions in place to make this an awesome course! Keep up the excellent work! Patricia

Hi Katy, I managae instructors as well. I tell my new instructors never to make it known that you have never taught before. This statement gives students ammunition to strike at any moment. You open a can of worms by making such a remark. Patricia

Hi Victoria, For example, you could have said, Johnny, you need to enter this class with an open mind. You need to form your own opinion of me. This class is what YOU make of it. I am here for you. Try to end on a positive note. Make sure to request an appointment with Johnny. He needs to be spoken to privately about this. It is unfair for him to say things that can be damaging to your reputation in front of others. Patricia

Hi Linda, There is always a flip side. It is imperative to listen to our students. Patricia