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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Creating a positive instructor image

Hi Dixie, What a creative way to conduct the first day. It makes sense. Patricia

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Jan, The students are in college now. They should be able to read the syllabus on their own, and as you have stated, if there are any questions, they can ask. You spend your time on the first day bonding and sharing personalities. I like the idea. Patricia

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Jimmy, Enthusiasm is a trickle down effect, and it is a good way for students to buy in. Also, students appreciate instructors being genuine. They can tell when you are not sincere. Patricia

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hello Jimmy, Spending quality time in this area saves a lot of time later. Students know exactly what is required of them up front. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Jimmy, Showing examples tend to make things clearer for students. It also puts students at ease. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Jimmy, It is extremely helpful to show students examples of work. Your real creative students will take the shown example to a totally different level. The example helps everyone. Patricia

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Getting buy in from students

Hi John, Whenever topics are presented to real life situations students tend to understand things better. Patricia

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Getting Students Interested and Involved in Course Content

Hi James, What a great way to get students involved. Students are more likely to participate whenever they know that there are no right or wrong answers. Patricia

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Christina, Do you ever feel that the work online could have been done by someone else, and if so how do you prove it and reprimand the student? Patricia

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Following up with student assignments

Hi John, The instructor should want to know if a student understands the concepts presented. If is fair for students to have immediate feedback. Patricia

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