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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Capturing student attention

Hi Paul, Asking students questions about the lecture can certainly get students attention. When they are called upon they want to give the correct answer. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hello William, You have it! Short sweet and to the point! Patricia

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Dealing with Unfocused Students

Hi William, Put it out there plainly on Day 1 so that students are not in for any surprises later. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Jack, When tough calls have to be made, and you have befriended the student that becomes a bad situation. Students should know that you are the instructor, and they don't get any special favors. Patrici

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Managing angry students

Hi Jack, Documentation is a life saver. If it is in writing the proof is there. Patricia

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Reducing student cheating

Hi William, Good idea of going to the students while they are testing to answer their questions so that they do not have to get up, and perhaps look on someone's paper. Patricia

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi Melanie, Guest speakers are great, and the students generally benefit from hearing them. Patricia

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Capturing student attention

Hi Lisa, It is an old strategy, but it still works. Patricia

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Managing angry students

Hi Katherine, Excellent advice! This really works. I have utilized these pointers a few times. Patricia

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Capturing student attention

Hi Jacqueline, Wow, you get me interested! I can tell how this little talk can capture attention. Patricia

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