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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Reducing student cheating

Hi Marcos, Absolutely! Nip it in the bud! Patricia

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Reducing student complaints and challenges

Hello Anthony, At times the DOE and or Director must become involved. Patricia

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Class management for student success

Hi Anthony, The instructor has to do a superior job of managing the classroom so that learning can take place. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi LeAnn, Students know believe they can do this by seeing it! Patricia

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Capturing student attention

Hi LeAnn, What a nice way to break the monotony of the lecture. Patricia

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Dealing with students who shift blame to others

Hi Hans, Absolutely! If you mess up then fess up! Patricia

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Reducing student cheating

Hi LeAnn, I like the idea of explaining the true/false answers. Patricia

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Creating a positive instructor image

Hi LeAnn, You make the student feel very special whenever the email is personalized. Patricia

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Lydia, Why avoid multiple choice tests and what type of tests would you recommend? Patricia

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Augustine, You're right. Cheating is bound to take place. We just have to work hard on trying to minimize it. These tactics you mentioned do work. Patricia

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