Patricia Scales

Hi Paul, In order for anyone else to have cofidence in you, you must first have confidence in yourself. Students can tell when an instructor is not confident. Patricia Scales

Hi Cynthia, We must do all we can to keep students focused! Having a variety of teaching methods is always helpful, and afterall, students love variety because they can get bored easily. Patricia Scales

Hi Stephanie, A perfect combination is to mix fun while learning. Students tend to retain the information when learning is made fun. Patricia Scales

Hi Bob, What an awesome response! I can tell you are the type of person that takes responsbility for your own actions. I like your perspective on this topic. I especially like how you would be an effective listener in this situation and how you would help the students see that they can become a better employee and even a better person overall, if they would simply take responsibility for their actions. You have a great process that I am sure will be very effective when dealing with a student as such. Patricia Scales

Hi Molly, Experience is certainly the best teacher! It is amazing what you can learn from a seasoned instructor; pick their brain. Most seasoned instructors are happy to share information. Patricia Scales

Hi Heidi, I also like to tell my students that you will be watched during test time. This is a simple way to let them know up front that you are not going to tolerate their foolishness because your eyes are wide open. Patricia Scales

Hi Lori, I agree! When students find out how the course will help them in their career or to even gain employment, they have a better understanding of the course relevancy. Patricia Scales

Hi Richard, I agree! I have learned over the years that retention involves every personnel at the institution, but the instructor has to do an effective job on making the students want to return the next day. The instructor plays a vital role when it comes to retention. Patricia Scales

Hi LAURENT, I concur! It is good to show your students that you are friendly, approachable, and personable, but you must show professionalism with these characteristics, otherwise all respect/control will be lost. Patricia Scales

Hi Stacy, Different versions of an exam have proven to be a great way to minimize cheating. With today's technology it is easy to create various versions of an exam. Patricia Scales