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 Frances, I've encountered some of these students as well, and it is very challenging. I have students to bring in their electronic dictionaries and thesauruses to try to keep up. I've even had some students to record the lecture. Patricia

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Dealing with Unfocused Students

Hi William, Humbling these type students is the best thing for them. They quickly realize that they do not know as much as they think they do. Patricia

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Getting Students Interested and Involved in Course Content

Hi James, I always stress to my students "keep your eyes on the prize (graduation)." Patricia

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Dealing with Challenging Students

Hi William, Great variety when dealing with challenging students. William, what are considered to be pass arounds? Patricia

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Common Instructor Mistakes

Hi William, It is great to have a great support team in more ways than one when you are new to the profession. I can tell you appreciate what your family did for you. Patricia

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Common Instructor Mistakes

Hi Richard, Anytime you relate school to the workplace students have a better understanding. After all, we are preparing these students for the work world. Patricia

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Common Instructor Mistakes

Hi Alan, What a great response! You mentioned some excellent points. I have been teaching for 21 years, and I teach based on fairness, firmness, and thoroughness! Students appreciate these characteristics. Patricia

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Getting Students Interested and Involved in Course Content

Hi Hector, Based on the cooperative learning and you being the students partner how has respect played a factor? Patricia

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Dealing with Unfocused Students

Hello Jannie, I just experienced that a few weeks ago. I quickly nipped things in the bud, and I told the older students things have changed, and I referenced the book. It was made clear that was they way it was to be done or else. Patricia

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Getting Students Interested and Involved in Course Content

Hi Jannie, What type of things are discussed during the 15-minute open forum? Patricia

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