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 Michael, Students love it whenever the instructor incorporates real life experiences. Patricia

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Dealing with Challenging Students

Hi Stan, I love the idea of using pre and post tests. It really shows the sudents their progression. Most students are ecstatic based on the amount that they've learned. Patricia

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Dealing with Challenging Students

Hello William, You are right every student is different. You must know your students to determine how to best handle them. Patricia

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Dealing with Unfocused Students

Hi Philip, At times, you must deal with certain students one on one to determine the reason they are not focusing. Students tend to be more open whit one on one. Patricia

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Common Instructor Mistakes

Hi William, You are on point, admit your mistake and move on. If you mess up, fess up. Patricia

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Common Instructor Mistakes

Hi Jill, Absolutely, you must have extra material/activities available. Some classes grasps concepts a lot quicker than other classes; it really depends on the students in the class. Patricia

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Dealing with Unfocused Students

Hi Charles, Great tactics you are using to keep your students focused. Keep up the good work! Patricia

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Dealing with Unfocused Students

Hi Burke, Don't let them sleep in your class! Remove them. Sleeping in an instructor's class is disrespectful. Patricia

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Getting Students Interested and Involved in Course Content

Hi Stan, Anytime you mention $$$$ students get really excited and interested. Continue to keep the excitement and interest going. Patricia

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Common Instructor Mistakes

Hi Phil, A good teacher can explain a concept more than one way, and it sounds like you fall into this category. Continue to think along the correct lines that prepartion is first and foremost. Patricia

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