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 Gary, It appears you are very structured. Our students need structure to ensure clarity and quality. Patricia

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Eli, Technical skills are highly regarded in the workplace. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Jeremy, It really puts students at ease whenever examples are shared. Patricia

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Capturing student attention

Hello Jeremy, You do have to do a mixture of teaching methods in 4-hour classes to keep things exciting. Breaking every 50 minutes is also important. Patricia

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Reducing student cheating

Hello Jeremy, I too teach computer based courses, and you're right, it is obvious when cheating occurs. I hardly ever catch students cheating in these courses. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Jeremy, You are certainly handling yourself in a very professional manner. Continue to be your students instructor and not their friend. Patricia

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi David, You're right. I was just thinking if the internet was around when I was working on my thesis, life would have been a lot more manageable. Patricia

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Identifying challenging students

Hi Eli, Absolutely! An employer will not tolerate this type of behavior, and it should be made known to the student. Patricia

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Managing angry students

Hi Jerry, You're right. If you bark, the angry student will bark even louder. Patricia

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Dealing with Unfocused Students

Hi Ronald, What a creative way to make this type student feel a part. Patricia

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