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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Capturing student attention

Hi Timothy, How do you go about being the most conspicuous person in the room? Patricia

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Timothy, I've exprienced some students knowing up front that if they cheat it could possibly result into expulsion. They do it anyway. They are willing to take the risk. Patricia

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Troy, Dollars $$$$$$ motivate everyone!!! Patricia

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Interacting with students

Hi Grace, Open communication is key. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Grace, Students lose respect for instructors when they are regarded as one of their peers. You must watch your relationship with students, and keep it strictly professional. Patricia

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Interacting with students

Hi Andrea, It is important to interact with students. Rapport building is very important in education. Patricia

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Involving silent students in class

Hi Andrea, Shy students do a lot better in smaller groups. They shut down in large groups. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hello Wendy, Students appreicate being shown examples. They have something to build from. Patricia

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Capturing student attention

Hi Wendy, Students like learning about their instructors. It is fine as long as things are kept professional. Patricia

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Wendy, Walking around is very effective for reducing cheating. Students will also respond when a question is poised. Patricia

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