Patricia Scales

Hi Laurel, Students need to know that the instructor is approachable. Students feel more at ease whenever they know that they can go to their instructor. Remember, we should always be there for our students. . . it is our job! Patricia

Hi Maria, Yes, we are some of our students only role model. We must show professionalism in all areas. We are preparing these students for the future. Patricia

Hi Timothy, If you can get the student to understand how the content will help them in the workplace, you normally can capture their attention. Patricia

Hi Carlos, You made some great points! Students need and want the class to be managed properly. Effective learning is hard to take place in a chaotic environment. Patricia

Hi Linda, Students have a real interest in the subject matter whenever they realize that the information is relevant. They have even more excitement when they understand how the content can be used both in the personal and professional lives. Patricia

Hi Marlo, I like how you make things real to your students. Students need to know what will be expected of them in the workplace. Real life examples are great ways to show course relevancy. Students need to know that they must retain information learned from previous classes in order to better understand current classes, and so that they are able to carry the information with them to the workplace. Patricia

Hi Marsa, Yes! Students should not have to deal with a chaotic class at all. An uncontrolled class is totally unfair to those students who really and truly want to learn. It is the instructor's responsibility to make sure the class environment is conducive for learning. Patricia

Hi Curt, Preparation is key! You really present yourself in the best light to students whenever you are prepared. Students can quickly tell when you are not prepared, and being not prepared can damage your reputation. Patricia

Hi Patricia, Yest it is. What do you do to engage your students and to encourage participation? Patricia

Hi Andrew, Generally, when you make it real to the students, they get it. The students really become interested, and they have an eagerness to learn. Patricia