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 Barry, What a clever way to handle students who are just in school for mom, dad, etc. I like the tactic that you use to try to motivate this type student. Patricia

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Dealing with Challenging Students

Hi Servet, The type of student we serve have major external factors. A lot of the students bring these external factor into the classroom. As professionals, we have to try to teach our students how to make the seperation with personal and professional issues. Patricia

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Dealing with Challenging Students

Hi Servet, Without classroom monitoring the instructor is at a total loss. The instuctor does not have a clue if he/she does not monitor the class. Patricia

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Dealing with Challenging Students

Hi George, Nicely said! Eliminating the petty stuff saves a lot of time from whining/complaining. It is best to meke the environment conducive to learning. Patricia

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Getting Students Interested and Involved in Course Content

Hi Donald, Students really do enjoy lessons whenever the instructor incorporates humor. What clever ways you use in order to get your students to remember information. Patricia

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Common Instructor Mistakes

Hi Judy, Nicely said. Always pick the veterans brains. Experienced instructors have a lot to offer to new instructors. Patricia

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Dealing with Unfocused Students

Hi George, The fresh out of high schoolers really do have a lot to learn about the game of life. Pairing a high schooler with an older student is a clever way to try to reach the high schooler. I am sure this tactic makes an impact. Patricia

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Common Instructor Mistakes

Hello Patrick, I am a firm believer, experience is the best teacher. It is unreal what you can learn from an experienced instructor. Experienced instructors know the tricks of the trade! Patricia

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Dealing with Challenging Students

Hi Patrick, It's the nature of the business, students are going to complain. We must continue to do as you are doing and include positive overview of the educational institution. Patricia

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Dealing with Unfocused Students

Hello Patrick, It generally works whenever students are talking about nonrelated subject material, and they are asked to share it with the class, they tend to immediately become quiet. This is an old trick, but it has kept its effectiveness. Patricia

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