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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Dealing with students who shift blame to others

Hi Erin, The young generation must know that an education is not going to be given to them. They must work for it. Patricia

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Following up with student assignments

Hi William, Following up on assignments is very crucial. Students want to know how they've done on assignments. As educators, we should provide our students with immediate feedback. All assignments, if possible, should be graded by the next class meeting. Patricia

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Reducing student cheating

Hello Erin, I've discovered students are not given a reason to cheat, they simply do it. What do you mean you give your students no reason to cheat? Patricia

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Erin, I concur. The more prepared and organized you are the less stressful you are. Patricia

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi John, We have to set high standards and expectations for our students. If we raise the bar, students will raise to the bar. You get from students what you expect. Patricia

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi John, It is amazing how students immediately become focused whenever real life examples are utilized. Patricia

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi John, How have you used your tone of voice to make a difference? Patricia

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Identifying challenging students

Hi Katherine, I don't use seating charts. I let my students sit wherever they are most comfortable. Patricia

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Mark, I am an optimist too. I've been told I can find good in everything and everybody! Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Caroline, When students respect you, they will do anything to help you. Patricia

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