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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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Kim, Students need to know that we genuinely care about them and their success. Students need role models not more friends. Patricia

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Making Students Active Learners

Hi Michael, When students feel as though they have a part in the class, they tend to "buy in" to the class more. Patricia

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Sharon, Students get it and understand the relevance of the course if they know that it will be utilized in their field. Patricia

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Critical Thinking Activities

Hi Sarah, Students tend to really enjoy case studies, and they also grasp the concept a lot quicker by utlizing this method. Patricia

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Velma, Could be, but we must explain to them it is not just another piece of paper to sign. We have to make them see the importance by giving a full explanation. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Alice-Marie, We have to make students think about their own image by modeling what a professional image should look like. Patricia

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Avoiding common instructor mistakes

Hi Shelle, Great idea! I always pair a new instructor with a seansoned instructor to learn the tricks of the trade. Why is important to know. Patricia

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Gregory, This is a sure to minimize cheating. Always remember, there are some students that will cheat alone by using cheat sheets, cell phones, notes written in hand, notes writen on desk, etc. Patricia

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Delmera, Yes, and also the instructor has to be on their feet to fully see what's going on during test time. There are some students that will cheat alone using other means other than another student. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Sharon, I like your perspective about maintaining a professional image for your students. Trust me, you will be remembered and respected a lot more than that instructor that was trying to be their friend. Patricia

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