Patricia Scales

Hi G., I make sure to include the objectives of the subject on the syllabus, which is given out on Day 1. Patricia

Hi Shawn, I concur! Putting your career in jeapordy is not worth it just because you want to befriend a student. I have known of instructors to lose their career due to befriending students. Patricia

Hi Thomas, I agree! Students know exactly what is expected of them when examples are shared. Examples add great clarity. Patricia

Hi Carol, I have been teaching in the industry since 1989, and I concur with you. This content serves as a wealth of information for new instructors, and add as a reinforcer to more seansoned instructors. Patricia

Hi Phuong, I always let my students know actually there are 3 sides to every story, person 1 side, person 2 side, and the truth. I try to get to the truth so that things are fully resolved, and the students can move forward. Patricia

Hi Gina, Great points made. I don't hover either, but I simply let my students know that they are being watched. Patricia

Hi April, I especially find this true with computer classes. They know how to utilize various features or how to do certain things, but they lack in the terminology area. Patricia

Hi Cynthia, Students deserve to learn in an atmosphere that is conducive for learning. Patricia

Hi Bryan, Great response! You certainly made some valid points. Interaction really makes a class more exciting. Students tend to really be on their toes when they know that an instructor has a highly interactive class. I like how you go about making a weaker student shine. Your entire outlook on class interaction is very positive in nature. Thank you for believing in all students. I can tell you have a passion for the profession. Patricia

Hi Paula, It is good to shed light with your students as to what is happening in the real world. We need to let our students know what they are up against so that they are not shocked when they hit the real world. Patricia