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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Dealing with students who shift blame to others

Hi Emily, Regardless of the reason, you are right, students need to know these type of things are not going to fly in the workplace. Patricia

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Capturing student attention

Hi Kathleen, I love your variation. Students really focus when you provide them with the "Why". Patricia

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Deborah, What have you utilized in the past to reduce instructor anxiety? Patricia

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Jennifer, It is an excellent practice to make sure the desk is fully clear, including cell phones and water bottles. Cell phones and water bottles have been used as mechanisms to cheat with. Patricia

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Avoiding common instructor mistakes

Hi Tom, What a good practice to follow to make you a very effective teacher. Patricia

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Carl, Seasoned instructors are an excellent resource. Their brain is certainly worth picking. Patricia

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Reducing student complaints and challenges

Hi Melissa, Having a rubric is making it etched in stone. Students know exactly where they stand. Patricia

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi LeeAnne, If it works for you, use it! Just make sure you do get to your topic within a timely manner. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Loida, Absolutely! Knowing what to expect really reduces anxiety. Patricia

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Michael, Preparation is key! Also being organized is a great strategy as well to reduce instructor anxiety. Patricia

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