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

Hi James, My students enjoy hearing my stories, and I am certain your students enjoy hearing your stories. Story telling is an exciting component of lecturing. Patricia

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Dealing with Unfocused Students

Hi Anthony, Students really and truly want to hear about your experiences. Hands-on is an excellent way to teach, and it holds students' attention. Patricia

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Dealing with Challenging Students

Hi Eileen, The syllabus is a saving grace for rules, policies, procedures, etc., however, clarity is key. Patricia

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Dealing with Challenging Students

Hello Thomas, You are right students generally can pick up on the missing component. I use this tactic as well. I feel by letting the students determine the missing component, they tend to not forget for the next assignment. Patricia

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Common Instructor Mistakes

Hello Thomas, What are these responses pertaining to? Oh, so you use association to help remember names, how creative. Patricia

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Dealing with Unfocused Students

Hi Thomas, Are you referring to a particular subject or is this a generality? Patricia

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Getting Students Interested and Involved in Course Content

Hi John, You give your students in-depth information up front. I am sure your students appreciate your thoroughness. Patricia

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Dealing with Unfocused Students

Hi Eileen, What an awesome strategy to use for these challenging students. Does the strategy work for the majority of students? Patricia

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Common Instructor Mistakes

Hi Thomas, What an awesome tactic to use to help determine what activities your students enjoy. It is great to utilize the activities that the students enjoy within the lesson. What type of activities do your students enjoy? Patricia

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Dealing with Unfocused Students

Hi Thomas, What do the students use? Are the students using the excuse that they can not focus?

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