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 Stephanie, Great variation of teaching methods. You do a super job trying to keep your students excited and motivated. Patricia

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Involving silent students in class

Hi Elizabeth, I've encountered this as well. Some students simply will not open up, it is truly their personality. I continue to involve these students as much as possible, and I make it a point to have small talk with them daily. Patricia

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi Clifton, I concur! Guest speakes can be very motivating as long as they are excited about their line of work. Patricia

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Fred, The syllabus is definitely a road map to clear concise course requirements. It makes things even clearer when students are allowed to ask questions, and the questions are addressed. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi David, What type of examples have you shared with students and what were their reactions? Patricia

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Managing angry students

Hi Stephannie, The angry student's tension really is eased once the student is listened to. Everyone wants to be heard. Patricia

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Janice, I like how you make yourself unpredictable during test time. Students know at any given moment you can walk near them. Patricia

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Janice, Putting something in writing makes a world of difference. Students tend to take things more seriously whenever it is written. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Maria, Absolutely! Respect is earned based on professionalism. Patricai

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Avoiding common instructor mistakes

Hi Rhonda, Seniors or not, we all make mistakes, accept them, learn from them, and move on. Patricia

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