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 Challenging Students

Hi Jill, Aren't rubrics great! I have a rubric for all my projects. I love them, and I have found that students love them too. Most of my students calculate their grade beforehand due to having the rubric. Patricia

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Getting Students Interested and Involved in Course Content

Hi C.C. Students automatically become extremely interested when you talk about $$$$$! Patricia

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Dealing with Unfocused Students

Hello James, You are such a fair instructor. You are given the student every opportunity to remain in class. After all, as instructor we do dislike removing students from class. We really want them to remain in class so that they can get what they are paying for. Patricia

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Dealing with Unfocused Students

Hi James, Each situation needs to be evaluated on an individual basis and handled accordingly. Patricia

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Getting Students Interested and Involved in Course Content

Hi William, I like to tell my students late your "Haters" be your "Motivaters." Prove them wrong and make something of yourself. Patricia

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Dealing with Unfocused Students

Hi David, I can tell you are a caring instructor. Keep up the good work! I know you have made a difference in students' lives. Patricia

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Dealing with Unfocused Students

Hi Luis, I use this same tactic to keep all students alert. This tactic works beautifully. Patricia

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Dealing with Unfocused Students

Hi Steve, I try to break these students down so that they can quickly realize they do not know everything. Patricia

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Dealing with Unfocused Students

Hi Alex, Continue trying. If you save one student, then it's worth it, and I am sure you have saved many. Patricia

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Getting Students Interested and Involved in Course Content

Hi Dennis, This is so clever. It's amazing the positive feedback you get from students when you make them feel as though they have some say, and you really do listen. Patricia

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