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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Patricia Scales

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Jana, I agree! My institution has an extremely STRICT policy on cheating, and it is enforced. Perhaps, your institution needs to implement a policy on cheating. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Involving silent students in class

Hi Shonna, I concur! Small works better for silent students. They will shut down in large groups. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Involving silent students in class

Hi Martin, You can really empathize with the silent student. As long as the silent student is grasping, I do not have a concern with them. I also make sure they participate when they are called upon. They are not your big volunteers. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Sharena, I concur that better clarity is added when examples are shared. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Jeffery, Students love when we can demonstrate to them what is expected. Visual adds clarity. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Rose, Excitement starts at the top with the instructor! Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Lukas, It is the nature of the course where being witted and humorous will show insensitivity. Focus on being thorough with you teaching in these type courses; not much humor should be displayed here. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Spring, In order to reach the majority of the students, it is good to include visual aid. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Class management for student success

Hi David, As instructors, if we preach to our students the importance of time, we must certainly be timely. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Avoiding common instructor mistakes

Hi Paul, There is much to be learned from seasoned instructors! Pick their brain every opportunity you get. Patricia Scales

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