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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Dealing with students who shift blame to others

Hi Roberto, Many of our students really need to take the time to think before they react. Patricia

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Karen, Students really make a great connection whenever they realize that a concept can help them both professionally and personally. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Melissa, How does showing examples in the current course help students? Patricia

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Gloria, What a great psychological approach! Students really do stress less whenever they are told, "It is okay to make mistakes, you learn best from your mistakes." Patricia

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Elizabeth, Students simply do not want to hear just the theory in the book. Students want, need, and appreciate whenever the instructor can share life experiences pertaining to the topic. Patricia

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Identifying challenging students

Hi Lois, I like the methods you use to prevent sleeping and the use of cell phones. You are very tactful and professional with your methods. I especially like how you use humor in the sleep phrase! :-) Students get your drift! Patricia

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Reducing student cheating

Hi David, It appears you do a fine job to prevent cheating! Keep up the good work! Patricia

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Dealing with students who shift blame to others

Hi Roberto, I let my students know up front I do not want to hear your excuses, accept responsibility and become a doer. In the workplace too many excuses can get you terminated. Patricia

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Identifying challenging students

Hi Jamie, With this type of student sometimes it is necessary to do as you have, pull them aside and have a private, firm, serious talk. Patricia

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Ron, It is only professional and fair to let students know what is expected of them so that they can do well. Students do look for requirements and expectations on the first day of class. Patricia

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