Patricia Scales

Hi Faith, You may want to try prewriting your notes so that you will have something to go from. As an instructor we should use basic writing skills to be an example for our students and not use text writing skills in the classroom. Patricia

Hi Robert, It is vitally important to let students know how the course will benefit them in their career. Students will buy into the course whenever they know that the course will be helpful. Students love knowing that the skill is going to make them marketable. Patricia

Hi Jane, Success stories shared with current students are very motivating. Online students are inspired by success stories as well. Patricia

Hi Randall, I certainly understand your perspective. I have been teaching for over 22 years, and I have a tremendous amount of practical experience in the courses I teach. I have found that although I share my personal stories/experiences with my students, they enjoy them, but they become even more excited when a guest speaker comes in and present and validates/reinforces what I have taught/shared with them. Guest speakers serve as great resources to break the monotony. Patricia

Hi Faith, What a great purpose to have in life. I am sure you have impacted many lives over your career. Continue to make a difference! Patricia

Hi Brian, I do the same thing to let a student know that their problem is not unique to them. There are students that are going through or have gone through the same thing, and they are making it or made it. Patricia

Hi Glenn, Very smart way to reel in the quiet students. I really like how your first question is opinion based, which encourages students to respond. Patricia

Hi Evelyn, Interaction is a good way to keep students focused. Active learning is what students are most interested in. Patricia

Hi Mamie, I agree! Students really need to fully undertstand the impact that cheating has on them. Students will do what it takes simply to pass that test. They really do not look at the overall picture. Patricia

Hi Eddie, Listening is key! Angry students really need to vent and fully express themselves. Patricia