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

Hello Scott, The Boundary-Pushers will challenge the instructor in every way possible, if allowed. As soon as the student starts, it needs to be halted by the instructor very swiftly and quickly. Patricia

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Common Instructor Mistakes

Hi Tyson, The best thing about this simple implementation is that you will have an audit trail to refer to so that you can determine how far you've come. Patricia

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Dealing with Unfocused Students

Hello Stanley, The points that you made in the last two statements would be excellent to focus on during the first day of class. Patricia

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Dealing with Unfocused Students

Hi Mary, Some people must be taught to be held accountable. The younger generation struggles with this concept. Patricia

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Getting Students Interested and Involved in Course Content

Hello Tyson, Students appreciate knowing that they have a voice. Once students know that they have a voice, they have more of a positive attitude. Patricia

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Dealing with Unfocused Students

Hi Tyson, What a psychological approach. This approach really gives the blameless Bobs something to think about. Patricia

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Dealing with Unfocused Students

Hi John, My institution does to. They have experts in all areas, and it is FREE! Patricia

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Getting Students Interested and Involved in Course Content

Hi Sarah, If you know that students may possibly belly ache about something, I feel as though it is best to be proactive about it, just as you do. Don't even let the students get started. Patricia

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Getting Students Interested and Involved in Course Content

Hi T., Whenever you can present material from a practicality standpoint, it is always a win-win situation. Patricia

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Getting Students Interested and Involved in Course Content

Hi Shaista, Activities other than lecture normally brings on interest and involvement. Patricia

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