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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Creating a positive instructor image

Hi Sundi, On the first day, I like to wear a very professional business suit. Students tend to give you even more respect when you look the part. Image says a lot. Patricia

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Khalia, I require my students to save all of their files in their electronic folder on their computer. I watch the students fully to make sure the projects are not emailed to them. Patricia

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Dealing with students who shift blame to others

Hi Tiffany, I like how you make the students think back about what was done. Normally once thought is given to the situation, the student realizes how it could have been their fault. Patricia

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Following up with student assignments

Hi Cindy, As instructors we should want to follow up with assignments so that we can determine if our students are grasping the material or not. Patricia

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Kyla, I've utilized this tactic since PowerPoint came out. Students love it! Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Bernabe, We must conduct ourselves professionally. Students give you respect based on your professionalism. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Nikki, We must know that we have to lead by example. Our students look up to us to display and teach them professional behavior. Patricia

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Larry, Students really need to know how to compute their scores so that they know where they stand. There are many students that do not know how their grade is derived. I hear students say all the time I only need 1 more point; and they mean this literally. They simply do not understand. Patricia

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi John, I like your choice of words you use with your students to motivate them; we must continue to boost our students confidence. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Elizabeth, It is a great way to get students excited and motivated. Students are more likely to get started once they have been shown an example because they know the direction they need to take. Patricia

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