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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Managing angry students

Hi Randy, Listening is key! Most of the time simply by listening, the student calms down and realize things can be worked out. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Ruth, I concur! Students examine us very closely and will quickly decide how professional or unprofessional we are. We should act as professionals at all times. Patricia

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Critical Thinking Activities

Hi Ramon, This is a great way to allow students to utilize their analytical and critical thinking skills. I really like how you let your students use technology to assist them. Our students are very technological driven, and we should include as much technology in the curriculum as possible. Patricia

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Eric, Sometimes we have to put fear in our students to let them know that we are serious. No one likes receiving a zero, and just be mentioning, you will receive a zero, intimidates most students. Patricia

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Getting buy in from students

Hi James, Today's students, especially Generation X, they love hands-on activities and utilizing technology. Any time we can uutilize technology with our students, we should. Students buy in due to technology. Patricia

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Managing angry students

Hi Keith, Sometimes it is best to simply remove the student to diffuse the situation. Sometimes students are so angry it is best to deal with them after they have calmed down. Patricia

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Critical Thinking Activities

Hi Carla, I do this too! Students love role playing, and they learn a lot from this effective teaching method. I call mine constructive feedback instead of constructive criticism to create more of a positive atmoshpere. Patricia

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Keelan, It is always best to make everything clear to students so that complaints are minimized. Patricia

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi Paul, It is good for our students to know that no career is always rosey, there may be some struggles, but through it all, the good out weighs the bad. When students hear this testimony from a guest speaker, they tend to believe it more than just coming from us. Patricia

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Nicky, You cover a lot of bases to ensure your students know exactly what is expected of them. Communication is key. Patricia

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