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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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Barry, I agree! Students want skills that are useful in the workplace. Mentioning promotions, better pay, higher salaries, are sure ways to get students EXCITED! Patricia

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Lisa, I have also find that if you keep students engaged there is less student chatter as well. What do you typically do to minimize cheating? Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Cindy, Great response. Students really do get aggravated when the instructor ALLOWS students to take up classroom time discussing their personal issues. Life happens with us all. We have to remember, it's a place and time for everything. The classroom is not the place nor the time to discuss personal issues. Keep business strictly professional in the classroom. Patricia

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Capturing student attention

Hi Stephanie, Students get bored easily. Adding variety in every capacity is a good way to keep students interested and excited. Patricia

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Avoiding common instructor mistakes

Hi Stephanie, I concur! Perfect way to handle this. Use it as a teachable moment for everyone. Patricia

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Stacy, Students get a great sense of excitement when they know how the content applies to their life goals. Patricia

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Jesse, Your students are fortunate to have you as their instuctor and also as a part of their network. You have valuable life experiences that your students can benefit from. Patricia

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Jenny, I like this way to ease into the day. This should certainly put everyone at ease. Patricia

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Andrea, You are very thorough on the first day. Your students should know exactly what is required of them. Patricia

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Joseph, These tactics are very effective in preventing cheating. Three sets of tests are real painless to create with today's technology. Patricia

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