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 Armando, Sometimes you have to agree to disagree. Open discussion is good to get everyone's perspective. Patricia

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Dealing with Unfocused Students

Hello Armando, You do come across older students that are very much set in their ways, which can truly be a challenge. When I interact with older students as such, I immediately think of the old adage, "It is hard to teach an old dog new tricks," but as educators we have to continue to try. Patricia

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Dealing with Challenging Students

Hi Evelyn, Your response is outstanding! You have a statement in your response, "Of course, it takes a little bit more work," that really caught my attention. I am a firm believer as educators we must not do what is easiest for us, but we should do what is best for the students even if it does take more WORK. Keep up the good work! Patricia

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Common Instructor Mistakes

Hello David, Getting back with a student with the correct answer is very important. Always make sure to do get back with the student-- no one knows it all. Patricia

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Dealing with Challenging Students

Hello David, It is evident that you sincerely care about your students. We need more educators like you. One of my favorite motos, "A student doesn't care how much you know, until they know how much you care." Patricia

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Common Instructor Mistakes

Hi Gary, It's amazing as an educator how you MUST adjust your teaching tactics based on the students that are in a particular class. Patricia

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Dealing with Unfocused Students

Hi Evelyn, In most cases my most challenging students are generally the ones right out of high school, therefore, I can agree with you, however, from time to time you get some older students that can be challenging as well. Currently, I have a student right out of high school, and I was able to determine very early during the module based on her actions. The most important thing is that you must get them to understand that they are in college now and not high school, and they must take a serious and mature approach to their education. I… >>>

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Dealing with Unfocused Students

Hi Gary, I let the more educated students know at once, that the course is a beginner's level course, however since they are so knowledgable, they can help students that aren't as knowledgable. Patricia

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Common Instructor Mistakes

Hi George, Absolutely, we all know the answer, PREPARATION! It is a choice to prepare or not, but we as educators should never walk into the classroom unprepared, unfortunately it does happen though. Patricia

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Dealing with Challenging Students

Hello George, I always like to paraphrase to my students to make sure I fully heard what they were telling me. You should always let a student fully explain without cutting them off. Again, students want to be listened to. Patricia

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