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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Interacting with students

Hi James, I too like to really get to know each of my students. I give a short learning style test to determine my students learning style. Patricia

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Susan, That's right! Students have to know who is in control and where the separation lies. Patricia

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Capturing student attention

Hi Jennifer, Having the blinds open can be up lifting in itself. There is nothing like being able to look out at nature. Patricia

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Rene, I agree! I also like to talk about the potential income every opportunity I get. Students are motivated when it comes to money. Patricia

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Managing angry students

Hi Jennifer, I too have encountered a lot of female as being angry students. Men are a lot more tolerant/patient. Patricia

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Rhonda, Issuing different versions of a test is a smart idea to prevent cheating. Patricia

Patricia Scales

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Interacting with students

Hi Sharon, I love this quote! Students will typically follow the attitude of the instructor. I love putting positive quotes on the board for students to absorb and reflect off. Patricia

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Capturing student attention

Hi Amy, A dark room during PowerPoint presenation does not help the situation for tired students. I like the idea of having one light on, if possible. I sometimes keep the light on peroid. Patricia

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Joel, I concur! Students have much respect for instructors who are very professional versus those instructors who are not professional. Patricia

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Charlene, This practice works well! You have a good view of the overall room. Patricia

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