Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

About me

I've been a career educator for over 20 years. I currently serve as the Academic Coordinator for Brookstone College of Business and continue to be active in the classroom as a Business Instructor. My motto is "A student doesn't care how much you know, until they know how much you care." I was honored to receive the Career College Association National Teacher of the Year award in 2001. I just love teaching!

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Do you use text writing in the classroom as oppose to basic writing?  As the professional, I feel as though that we should always be held to higher standards than that of the students, therefore we need to use proper writing in the classroom.  Our younger generation, Generation Y, are so use to all of this text writing they can hardly spell.  We as the instructors certainly need to lead by example and demonstrate to our students that basic writing is still the way in the professional environment.  Students should be penalized if they use text writing for assignments that are to… >>>

Hi Marshall, Securing a signature is real serious to a lot of stdents. Most really think about what they are signing. Patricia
Hi Julio, Great response! I also like to make sure that I am well prepared by having a lesson plan to follow. You certainly cannot go wrong with over preparing. Patricia
Hi Maryrose, If a student cheats one time, they may try to do it again. It is always give to give other instructors heads up about cheating students so that they can be on the look out or at the very best be proactive as you have done. Smart move on your part. Patricia
Hi Theresa, I concur! Guest speakers really add a lot to the class. Patricia
Hi Bobby, That's right! You have to much at stake to become friends with your students. Remember to always protect your career and your character. Patricia
Hi Brittney, Great outlook! One of the biggest compliments that I can get from students is for them to tell me I want to be like you. Patricia
Hi Kristy, I agree! Once students understand how the information can be applied to the real world, the understand the importace of the course. Patricia
Hi Pascha, I like your cheating policy! It sounds like you let your students know that you are serious, and they will be reprimanded accordingly. Patricia
Hi Julio, It is a lot easier to blame others, and I too agree all of us have probably done this at some point. Patricia

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