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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Showing examples of student work

Hi John, Students want to know expectations and deadlines. Patricia

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hello Rebecca, It is exteremly rewarding whenever they finally get it! Patricia

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Rebecca, I've found with students in their final term have already bought in. Patricia

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Rebecca, What explanation do you give to describe the bridge between previous and new knowledge? Patricia

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Dealing with students who shift blame to others

Hi Richard, Good point! They would never blame others for all the success to their life. Patricia

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Dealing with students who shift blame to others

Hi Rebecca, No, I have not encountered this, but if I do I would certainly have a conversation with the manipulative student. Patricia

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Identifying challenging students

Hi Rebecca, Don't direct the discussion to one student. Every student should be involved. Patricia

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Class management for student success

Hi Laura, Consistency is key when it comes to enforcing rules. Patricia

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Avoiding common instructor mistakes

Hi Robert, The instructor is the autoritative figure. Control the classroom. Patricia

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Evelyn, I can tell you care about meeting the needs of students. Continue to put the students first. Patricia

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