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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Following up with student assignments

Hi LeeAnn, You're fair! I like how you stick to your rules, policies, and procedures, therefore, I know that your students take you seriously. Patricia

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Jennifer, Over preparing is such a saving grace. Panic can certainly occur if you run out of things to do. Always have more than you need. Supplemental exercises are great in a time of need. Patricia

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Class management for student success

Hi Christopher, Absolutely, you must practice what you preach. The tone should be established on Day 1. If you miss the importance of Day 1, it is hard to make an establishment from that point. Patricia

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Donna, I like the variation that you utilize in order to get students excited about course content. I bet your students do not become bored. Patricia

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Managing angry students

Hi Marlin, Great response! It sounds like you have had some experience in this area. You are right, it is hard to rationalize with a student when they are angry. Patricia

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Interacting with students

Hi Linda, Regardless of the size of the class, I make it a point to know each student by name and involve each student daily in the lesson. Patricia

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Suzanne, Any time you can incorporate something real/live students generate a great sense of excitement. Visuals are very motivating for students. Patricia

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Raymond, Great strategies to reduce cheating! You are certainly at an advantage to arrange such creative seating arrangement. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Margilane, My motto is strictly business. Personal business is not encouraged with your students. Patricia

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Jason, You're right. It is nothing like that "WOW" moment. It makes students want to keep coming back because they understand how they can benefit from knowing. Patricia

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