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 John, I like the psychology here. What type of responses have you gotten when this question was asked? Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi David, I always like to see the bar raised constantly! We get from our students what we expect. Patricia

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Teague, Being prepared is the key to being ready. You want to begin teaching. and you are clam because you are prepared. In your mind you are saying, "on your mark, get ready, set, go! Patricia

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Danielle, What a good way to tell and share. I am sure a lot is learned from this type of learning activity. Patricia

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Dealing with students who shift blame to others

Hi Victoria, This question really gives the student something to think about. What type of responses do you typically get whenever you poise this question? Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Mike, To most students tangible information makes more sense. It is a benefit to the students to see the finished product. Patricia

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Bethanne, It is nothing like that "ah-ha" moment. It is such great gratification. I know you are so proud of your students whenever you get to see them in action at their clinical site. Patricia

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Identifying challenging students

Hi Cindy, Students do not have an option if you direct them to a particular seat. If the student does not follow your directive you should be able to suspend the student for violating the conduct code. At least, this is the policy at my institution. Students are to do as they are told by the instructor. You should have a conduct policy at your institution. Patricia

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Managing angry students

Hi Rose, How do you help if it is a personal matter? I understand exactly what you are talking about. Patricia

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Reducing student complaints and challenges

Hi Cindy, Managment should always revert the student back to you so that you and the student can resolve things. Protocol by management should be where the student talks to the instructor first. You may want to suggest this to your management team. Patricia

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