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 Timothy, Cheating should not be tolerated; and it should be dealt with swiftly and quickly. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Timothy, We should not make it our business to intimidate students. We should make it our business to ensure they succeed. Patricia

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Interacting with students

Hi Scott, Rapport building with students is very important, but you must keep it professional. The student must understand you are the instructor and not their friend. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Jviveros, The standards MUST be established on Day 1. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Troy, What a great way to get current and well as incoming students excited and involved. Patricia

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Class management for student success

Hi Holly, Learining does rock--manage effectively so that students want to keep coming back! Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Raymond, I love visual more so than verbal as you have expressed. I need to see it! Patricia

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Renee, This stragety really works. It is so effective. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Lydia, Students feel more at ease whenever they can see the finished product. Patricia

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Vincent, Absolutely, the instructor has to be on their feet. Grade tests after everyone is finished! Patricia

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