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 Unfocused Students

Hi Wendy, By trying hard to not tell a student they are wrong, you are building their confidence level. Keep up the good work. Patricia

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Getting Students Interested and Involved in Course Content

Hi Steve, It is important for you to believe in the product so that you can be fully excited to teach the product to your students. Patricia

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Dealing with Challenging Students

Hi Kyle, It is important to let the students know that you are there for them. Patricia

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Dealing with Challenging Students

Hello Charlin, Super! Listening is a virture for educators. Patricia

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Common Instructor Mistakes

Hi Charlin, No one knows everything. Research to broaden your knowledge base if a question is asked and you are unable to answer it. Patricia

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Dealing with Unfocused Students

Hi Frances, You have made a good point! However, there are some that simply do not have an excuse/reason. Patricia

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Getting Students Interested and Involved in Course Content

Hello Richard, It is important for students to know how the course relates to their chosen field of study. Patricia

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Dealing with Unfocused Students

Hi Richard, It appears when the instructor is more mobile students tend to be more focused. We have to do all we can to keep students focused. I even teach from the back of the room at times. Patricia

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Common Instructor Mistakes

Hi Michaelle, No, you are not taking the wind out of the sail. You are simply being honest. It is better than to say "No one gets an A." I am sure you have had those diligent workers get an "A". You may not have very many A's, but I am sure you have a few. I teach a course like this as well, and I use the same speil. Patricia

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Dealing with Unfocused Students

Hi Jerry, I DO NOT allow students to sleep in my classes. I make it known on Day 1. I dismiss my sleepers with an absence. It is totally disrespectful. Do not allow your students to do this to you. Patricia

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