Patricia Scales

Hi Katrina, Isn't that the truth! Students must know that you genuinely care about them and their success. Patricia

Hi Abundio, You have made some excellent points! It appears you have yourself together as an instructor. I bet your students appreciate how prepared, organized, and professional you are. Patricia

Hi Barry, You have great beliefs as an instructor. I can tell you have built some trusting relationships with your students, and your students know where to draw the line. It appears you are very caring, and you want your students to be successful, but they must put forth great effort to earn their grades, and you give them the grades they earned. Keep up the great work! Patricia

Hi Servet, What a great connection to establish by knowing your student names. It means a lot to students when you know their names, an automatic rapport is in the making. Patricia

Hello Gary, You are working on some very important traits with your students. I am sure in years to come they will remember the impact Mr. Bryant made in their lives. Continue to make a difference. Patricia

Hi Jose, I was 23 years old when I first started teaching on this level. I understand the challenges you face with older students. My students quickly realize even though I was young, but I had the knowledge to help change their lives for the better. I always displayed the highest level of professionalism, and my great reputation preceded itself. She is "young", but she knows her stuff! I am sure you know your "stuff." Patricia

Hello Sabrina, At my institution we have adopted a professional service that has experts to deal with any kind of challenges a student may have, such as pyschiatrists, psychologists, financial counselors, substance abuse counselors, etc. The service has been very beneficial to our institution, but most importantly to the students. We found the service through United Way. Gernerally, there is a United Way in every city. Look into this. Patricia

Hi Joshula, How effective has this tactic been for you, and how have your students reacted to the tactic. I am thinking this works great. Patricia

Hi Donald, It sounds like you do not tolerate foolishness, and I don't blame you! You must be in control of your class, otherwise your students will control you. Continue to maintain a conducive learning environment in your classroom. Patricia

Hello Sabrina, I too love the idea of the WIIFM. Students want to know what's in it for them (me). It sounds like you do a good job selling the WIIFM of your course on the very first day. Keep up the good work! Patricia