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 John, Try guest speakers. They have a lot to offer to the students. Graduate guest speakers are my favorite because they are so inspiring. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Mark, I am sure you are regarded by your students as an expert in your profession. Students let you and others know quickly if you are perceived otherwise. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Regan, You are on point! Showing examples of work is beneficial to everyone. Patricia

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Capturing student attention

Hello Eugene, You have very interesting topics for your students to discuss. These are very cpaturing. Patricia

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Involving silent students in class

Hi Eugene, What a great way to get all students involved, not to mention the silent students. Patricia

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Identifying challenging students

Hi Tonia, It sounds like you took control and professionally put the student in their place. Patricia

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Reducing student cheating

Hello Tonia, Come up with rules. Students should not have cell phones on during class time nor should students have any materials on their desk, not to mention having a book open while taking a test. I do not allow my instructors to grade papers while administering a test. The instructor's full attention is to be on the students while they are testing. Patricia

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Avoiding common instructor mistakes

Hi Tonia, It better to start off as a hard nose, then get a little soft, than to start off too soft and try to become hard. Try finding a good balance. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Charles, Seeing really is believeing! Patricia

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Dealing with students who shift blame to others

Hi Jviveros, You have to respond firmly, yet nicely, "I gave you what you earned." Think about it, you never hear, "She/he gave me an "A." Patricia

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