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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Showing examples of student work

Hello MeLinda, Wow, it is amazing how students can interpret words! There favorite, "Oh I thought you said/meant....Great response, MeLinda Patricia

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Capturing student attention

Hi MeLinda, The pop quiz is an old solution to this problem, but even today it still works. Students automatically become interested when there is a quiz or test. Patricia

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Melinda, Do you feel there is cheating online? Please expand.

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Managing angry students

Hi Christina, Listening can be time consuming, but it is worth it. Your situation is proof of the worth of listening. Patricia

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Involving silent students in class

Hi Christina, Silent students do exist in both areas. Continue to be creative to bring out the best in these students. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hello Christina, Treated all students the same is a must. Fairness is key! Patricia

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Christina, It is always better to have too much than to have too little. Patricia

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Creating a positive instructor image

Hello Christina, You're right! Just because we are educators it does not mean we know it all. We can learn from our students. Patricia

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Avoiding common instructor mistakes

Hi Christina, We have to be able to accept our own weakness so that we can become even more effective. Patricia

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Detra, You are so thorough. I am sure your students appreciate you. Rubrics are great! When a rubric is available, a student should have a good idea of their grade before hand. Patricia

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