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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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Rick, I understand. At my institution it is corporate culture to call the instructor Mr./Ms. and last name. A sense of respect is established by this practice. Patricia

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hello Robert, Students simply enjoy guest speakers. They look forward to having guest speakers. Patricia

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Managing angry students

Hi Robert, Have a private conversation with the student and let the student know that if he/she was not challenged, he or she would be making A's with ease. Do not sugar coat anything with the student, tell the student like it is. Patricia

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Kim, Yes, these are great ways to reduce cheating. Patricia

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Creating a positive instructor image

Hi Kim, A firm handshake says a lot to the student as to who you are. Students can tell that you are geniune with your hardy handshake. What a nice welcoming gesture with your firm handshake. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Elizabeth, A line has to be distinguished between the two. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hello Elizabeth, Visual is always a good teaching technique. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Elizabeth, I love showing excellent, average, and failing examples so that students can get an idea of the variations. Patricia

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Capturing student attention

Hello Elizabeth, I've found that students love active learning. Patricia

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Reducing student cheating

Hello Elizabeth, By sitting at different tables you are taking them out of their normal surroundings, which is smart, and of course be spread out always minimizes cheating. Patricia

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