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 Michelle, Listening is key! You will gain your students respect simply by listening. Patricia

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Maria, Students love it when they know how the content will be utilized in the workplace. Students gain a level of high interest when they know what they are learning is useful. Patricia

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Capturing student attention

Hi Sabrina, Engery starts at the top with instructors. Engery is contagious. Students want an enthusiastic instructor to add life to the course. Patricia

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi David, Students hold onto what the guest speaker presents with vigor and great belief. Patricia

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Richard, Students need to know the connection so that they understand the relevance. Before I begin any concept I first tell why we need to know it so that I get buy in instantly. Patricia

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Phil, Continue to do what you are most comfortable with when it comes to reducing cheating. Every instructor's personality is different. Patricia

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Thomas, Students will buy into the course if they realize it will help them either or both personally/professionally. Patricia

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Critical Thinking Activities

Hi Rodney, You may want to try guest speakers and field trips as well. They add a lot of excitement to the course. Patricia

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Creating a positive instructor image

Hi Richard, I concur! An instructor can be friendly, but being firm and fair will generate respect from your students. Patricia

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Dealing with students who shift blame to others

Hi Jerry, That's right! Adults must understand for every choice there is a consequence; be accountable for your very own action. Patricia

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