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 Jacqueline, It is all in your presentation! I felt you just from reading your response--you're no joke! :-) Patrici

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Capturing student attention

Hi Beverlin, What do you do to capture students attention? Patricia

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Interacting with students

Hi Eli, Students really want to know that you care about them. Patricia

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hello Sabrina, Wow, you are so thorough! If I was a student in your class, I would certainly appreciate your thoroughness. You cover all bases. Everything is crystal clear, there is no grey. Super!! Patricia

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Following up with student assignments

Hi Sabrina, Very well responded to! I can tell you are a firm believer in providing immediate feedback. Our students want and need PERSONALIZED immediate feedback. It is our business to give students feedback! Patricia

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Dealing with students who shift blame to others

Hi Steven, They will see the value once they begin repaying the loan and grow to become wiser and smarter. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Stephen, How do you go about maintaining a professional image? Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Steven, What a great way to encourage good attendance and professionlism. I bet the students really get into it. Patricia

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Following up with student assignments

Hi Vincent, You are on point. If the assignment does not mean anything why assign it? Grade it so that students will know how they are progressing. Patricia

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Eli, Yes! Students can provide very valuable feedback. Try it, it certainly can not hurt anything. Patricia

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