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 Jennifer, Whenever you are moving around students tend to make themselves pay attention. Patricia

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Creating a positive instructor image

Hi Eli, This makes sense. You tend to be more comfortable by knowig more people. Patricia

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Reducing student cheating

Hello Jennifer, What classes do you give oral tests in? I suppose this can be very time consuming, but I certainly see the effectiveness of it. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Jennifer, How do you go about maintaining professionalism in the classroom? Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hello Casey, I fully agree. I emphasize that they can be innovative as long as they stay within guidelines. Patricia

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Capturing student attention

Hi Casey, It sounds like you are a big believer in ACTIVE learning. Students love active learning. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Beverlin, Respect is something that once it has been lost, it is hard to regain. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hello Beverlin, I like to show examples so that my students will have a guide. I let my students know that it is only a guide, and they can be as creative as they would like to be. Patricia

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Capturing student attention

Hello Beverlin, What type of responses do you normally get? Patricia

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Managing angry students

Hi Beverlin, Key is to get to the bottom of the problem, and try to help the student resolve the issue if at all possible. Patricia

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