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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Getting buy in from students

Hi Cathy, I use a similar tactic. I tell the students the course is my favorite, and it is going to be their favorite course as well. I make them visualize how the course will benefit them career wise so that they can make more money. Patricia

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Cathy, I certainly understand! I teach Access. I use the example whitepages.com quite often. Students tend to get it. Patricia

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Steve, You cover many bases. It is obvious you do a great job to minimize cheating. Great points presented. Patricia

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Involving silent students in class

Hi Patricia, Generally, they are embarassed whenver they are called upon, and they are unable to answer. Patricia

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Capturing student attention

Hi Steve, Great attempt to observe and resolve students issues. Patricia

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Creating a positive instructor image

Hi Aaron, An instructor should always display a positive image because we are constantly being watched. Patricia

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Reducing student cheating

Hi John, You do not give students any reason to say they don't know. What are your rules? Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Patricia, Absolutely! Nicely responed to. Other students will think you are showing favoritisim as well. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hello John, I can not mention enough positive things about showing examples of student work. You indicated some great points! Patricia

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Dixie, More work for you, but it does deter cheating, and students must know their wording in order to answer effectively. Patricia

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