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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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Detra, The highlighting makes things stand out and some students need this. Patricia

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Detra, Most of the time students will not read the syllabus on their own will. This ensures reading and understanding. Patricia

Patricia Scales

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hello Detra, Not silly at all! I do this from time to time too. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Darla, I love sharing examples with my students. Seeing is believing. Patricia

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Identifying challenging students

Hello Darla, For unmotivated students sometimes failing can be a big eye opener that causes students to realize you are not going to be given anything. You must work for what you want. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Laura, My child is in honors biology, and the instructor normally includes a rubric or at the least instructions. I believe firmly that students need guidance. Patricia

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Dealing with students who shift blame to others

Hi Heather, I feel as though based on your comment you are a truly fair instructor. I agree solely with your response. Patricia

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Identifying challenging students

Hi James, This is a super rapport building exercise. I can see how this can be helpful to you as well as to the students. Patricia

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Identifying challenging students

Hello Chunan, What do these things have to do with challenging students? Patricia

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Identifying challenging students

Hi Chunan, Are you saying students who do not communicate are challenging? Patricia

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