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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Avoiding common instructor mistakes

Hi Catherine, What an analogy! We are very judgemental. Patricia

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Following up with student assignments

Hi Joannie, They also need to know what should be worked on before being tested. Patricia

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Reducing student complaints and challenges

Hi Joannie, Students appreciate the follow up and the professionalism. Patricia

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Creating a positive instructor image

Hi Joannie, You've said it nicely! Lead by example! Patricia

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Reducing student cheating

Hi James, You give your students a lot of flexibility. I am sure they appreciate the flexibility. By picking which questions they want to answer and in whatever order, this should minimize cheating. Patricia

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Managing angry students

Hi Guy, If you feel this is beyond your scope. You need to get the Academic Dean involved. You should never put yourself in an uncomfortable or dangerous setting. I look forward to hearing from you. Patricia

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Guy, So you use a totally different approach to ease anxiety. What made you come up with this as an icebreaker? I know most people love to eat. Patricia

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Dealing with students who shift blame to others

Hi Cory, Even though you express this to your students, how do you handle those students who still try to shift the blame? Patricia

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Following up with student assignments

Hello Jimmy, I have a simple policy for my instructors for following up on assignments. All assignments are to be graded and ready to return the next class period. Students want to see how they are doing. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Allen, Students want to get some ideas as to how the end result should appear. It is even better when they can see an example as well as how the assignment would benefit them in the work place. Patricia

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