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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Identifying challenging students

Hi Theresa, You need to have a heart-to-heart conversation with this student. The disruptions are not fair to you and your students. Patricia

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Managing angry students

Hi Shellie, Well, it sounds like administration will not back you. In order for you to keep your job, you are going to have to deal with this as best as you can. Trying having a heart-to-heart conversation with her. Patricia

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Managing angry students

Hi Bethanne, What would you do differently the next time when dealing with an angry student? Patricia

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Involving silent students in class

Hi Rhonda, I use this practice as well, and it works beautifully. I make it a requirement that everyone in the group has to TALK. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Victoria, Showing examples really do get students motivated and excited. Students appreciate being shown examples. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Maimoona, You are on point! There are several positive factors from showing examples of student work. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Mary, What do you do to maintain a professional image? Patricia

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Managing angry students

Hi Mary, Listening is key! It is always good to have this conversation with the angry student in a private setting as you have done. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi John, A first impression is a lasting one, be it negative or positive. Hopefully it is positive! Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Enrique, You should treat ALL students the same. No student should think that another student is being shown favortisim. Patricia

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