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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Involving silent students in class

Hi Shantelle, It is good to make your students feel comfortable. You made some good points about shy students. Patricia

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Capturing student attention

Hi Scott, What a great tactic to try to get the inattentive student involved. If all else fails as you will do, the student needs to be spoken to. Patricia

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Involving silent students in class

Hi Laura, Wow, how the shy student really came out of her shell. I've learned that shy students enjoy active learning. Active learning brings out the best in shy students. Patricia

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Following up with student assignments

Hi James, It is important to go over the assignment/test once papers have been given back. So that everything is clear. Patricia

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi David, Excitement starts with the instructor. Excitement is a trickle down effect. Normally, if the instructor is excited, the students will become excited. Patricia

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Capturing student attention

Hi Patricia, Having students do board work is an excellent way to keep students interested and involved. Patricia

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Identifying challenging students

Hi Teague, You bet, the Top Gun normally gets results. You did the right thing to get higher authority involved. Patricia

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Jacqueline, How creative! Anything that is personalized is a big seller. People love to be paid attention to. Patricia

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Dealing with students who shift blame to others

Hi Tina, I certainly understand your points. You've made some valid points. These type students will even go into the work place pointing fingers. These students need to be talked to and told to take responsibility for their own actions. People do not want to hear their whining and excuses. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Amy, Absolutely! It should be a very distinct difference between the professional relationship and friendship. Boundaries must be established. Patrici

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