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 Rebecca, What are your intentions to implement any of the fine ideas? Patricia

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Rebecca, How do you feel this activity focuses on relaxation and teamwork? Patricia

Patricia Scales

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Rebecca, I create a rubric for each class. The instructor uses their discretion as to what should be weighed heavily or not. Patricia

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Rebecca, It is exciting whenever sharing and discussing are occuring pertaining to the lesson. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Holly, It becomes realistic by seeing. Patricia

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Dealing with Challenging Students

Hi Tina, May I suggest, only allow open discussion for complaints if you KNOW that you can keep things under full control. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Carolyn, I generally show the various examples about a week or two before the due date. The show date does depend on the amount of work involved too. Patricia

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Capturing student attention

Hi Ted, Instant gratification is appreciated by students and needed. We all like chocolate candy bars! :-) Patricia

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Class management for student success

Hi David, It is the instructor's sole responsibility to manage the class effectively. Patricia

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Creating a positive instructor image

Hi Dennis, Nice response! We should simply be enthusiastic just to be living, not to mention the lives we will impact and have impacted. Patricia

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