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 Challenging Students

Hi Rick, This quick fix is to nip it in the bud quickly. At my institution we do not tolerate disprect/disruption at all. We deal with those students quickly and swiftly. Patricia

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Getting Students Interested and Involved in Course Content

Hello Aaron, Nicely said. Value brings life to anything. Patricia

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Dealing with Unfocused Students

Hello Aaron, If you immediately begin to treat them like adults and not high schoolers, most will rise to the standards. Patricia

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Dealing with Unfocused Students

Hi Robert, You're welcome. You will love it! Patricia

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Common Instructor Mistakes

Hi Hilary, We as instructors must be willing to accept constructive feedback just as students. Just because we are instructors it does not mean we know everything. Patricia

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Common Instructor Mistakes

Hi Patricia, Instructors should never allow students to get them off task. The instructor must stay on point and in full control. Patricia

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Dealing with Challenging Students

Hi Ben, When requirements and expectations are put in writing, generally complaints and concerns are minimized. Patricia

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Dealing with Unfocused Students

Hello Amy, What type of challenges have you had with the young students? Patricia

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Dealing with Challenging Students

Hi George, I always tell my instructors never let the students see you sweat. You have to be the glue for all students. The breakdown can occur after the students leave. Patricia

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Getting Students Interested and Involved in Course Content

Hi Carriann, What type of reaction do you normally get from inexperienced students with the course content? Patricia

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