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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Getting Students Interested and Involved in Course Content

Hello Kay, It is important for the instructor to explain how the course will be beneficial, especially a course like Psychology. Some courses are obvious as to how they pertain to a student's career, others are not. Patricia

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Dealing with Unfocused Students

Hi Patricia, You are on point! Whenver students can understand the WIIFM, they realize the seriousness of their education. Patricia

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Dealing with Challenging Students

Hi Alan, To answer your question, NOTHING. You have given an awesome response. You touched all bases. I always mention the three "Ts" when I am teaching, which are as you have stated: 1. Tell them what you are going to talk about 2. Talk about it 3. Tell them what you just talked about\ Patricia

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Getting Students Interested and Involved in Course Content

Hi Scott, Whenever the students benefit for our experiences, then we have done our jobs. Patricia

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Dealing with Unfocused Students

Hi T., It is extremely difficult for some students to transit from high school to college. Generally, if you have a firm conversation with the student this will normally take care of things. Sometimes you even have to take that student under your wing. Patricia

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Getting Students Interested and Involved in Course Content

Hi Patricia, Great use of the first day. I like how you put it back on the students to see the importance of rules. Patricia

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Dealing with Challenging Students

Hi John, Great idea, and I like it! I can see how students would take full advantage of this. Patricia

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Dealing with Unfocused Students

Hello Daniel, I am sure you have realized that we serve as everything to our students, such as sounding boards, mentors, advisors, friends, counselors, cheerleaders, etc. Most of the students need us. Patricia

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Getting Students Interested and Involved in Course Content

Hi Daniel, Often you will find $$$$$$ when spoken of always motivate students. They become really excited and interested, and they want to find out even more. Patricia

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Dealing with Challenging Students

Hello Tyson, Listening is a virture for educators. We must be effective listeners. Sometimes all we have to do is listen, and the problem resolves itself. Patricia

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