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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Involving silent students in class

Hi Karen, Obviously, some people are just very shy. Continue to encourage the student, the student may eventually come out of their shell. We can not change people, we can only do the best that we can. Patricia

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Interacting with students

Hi Thomas, Every student should matter, no student should feel as though they are an outcast. Patricia

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Stanley, Super, you make it known up front, there is no need to cheat because your neighbor has a different version. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hello Caroline, Students are very interested in the end product. Visual is excellent! Patricia

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Getting Students Interested and Involved in Course Content

Hi Caroline, Students love to see examples from previous students. I always show an "A" example and an "F" example. Patricia

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Identifying challenging students

Hi Ashley, To some seating charts may seem elementary, but I agree with you Ashley. At times a seating chart is necessary. Patricia

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hello Carla, It is important for educators to try to use a very calming approach. We do not need to get the students in a state of panic. Patricia

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Avoiding common instructor mistakes

Hi Carla, I like this enumerated list. Let's follow it! Patricia

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Dealing with Challenging Students

Hi Chris, Simple, never give up on a student. Patricia

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Dealing with Unfocused Students

Hi Christopher, I've never experienced the age hate, but I have had instructors to tell me that students seem to be angry with them because they are younger and are successful. Patricia

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