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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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Penny, How thorough! Students really appreciate step-by-step instructions. You leave no stone unturned when it comes to clarification of course requirements. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Sue, Great response! Professionalism pertains to many different areas that we as educators must be concerned with. You mentioned some good points. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi David, Yes, you are right you want to gather the best work. I also show an average and poor example as well. Patricia

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Involving silent students in class

Hi Russell, Small groups generally brings out the best in silent students. You're right small groups allow shy students to develop confidence. Patricia

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi David, If you are pertaining to your medical students receiving various IT certifications, those medical students should have training in the area to help prepare for the exam, and when they feel as though they are ready they can sit for various certifications. Your student services person should be able to assist you in this area. Patricia

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Identifying challenging students

Hi Lois, This is an old strategy, but it still works just as well. The talking students get the drift. Patricia

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Jeanne, Actually you made some valid points, you did not ramble. I am sure your students appreciate your thoroughness on the first day and throughout the grading period. I can tell you produce quality medical graduates. Patrricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Troy, Students like it, appreciate it, and respect the instructor even more whenever the instructor addresses the student by Mr. or Ms. Patricia

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Reducing student complaints and challenges

Hi Jeanne, Valid points made. I remember getting this type of handout as a student as well, and I loved it too, except whenever the professor altered the assignments, either having us to not do it at all or giving us an entire different assignment, after I had completed the assignment ahead of time. I took the changes in stride and moved forward. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Linda, Absolutely! By seeing an example it is no reason a student should produce poor work. Patricia

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