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 Dana, I like the idea of one Free Late Pass. Things do come up in life. Patricia

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Capturing student attention

Hello Dana, Wow, you really are concerned about your students! You went the extra mile by phoning and emailing students with late assignments. Patricia

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Interacting with students

Hi Dana, Online classese are good for the introvert student. They would rather take online classes. They tend to really become involved. Patricia

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Patricia, There is much information to be learned from guest speakers. Students enjoy having guest speakers. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Dana, Students truly need our support, engagement, and professionalism to develop in to great employees/citizens. Patricia

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Interacting with students

Hello James, May I add, you can always teach above students level because you know a lot more about the subject matter than they do, but as you mentioned instructors need to teach on the students level. I teach my courses as if students do not know anything about them so that I can reach all students. Patricia

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hello James, You use good tactics to reflect (review) and get ready (today's) for the lesson. Patricia

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Tracy, Great idea! We have the honor code printed in our school catalog and students' handbooks as well. Patricia

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Interacting with students

Hi William, Students greatly appreciate knowing that the instructor cares. I can tell you care a great deal about each of your students. Patricia

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Class management for student success

Hi William, All of these things mentioned make effective use of managing the classroom. Patricia

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