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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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Troy, Students like it when they have clarity as to what is expected of them. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Susana, Students love it when we make the information apply to the real world. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Amanda, Students love hearing our stories as they apply to the theory they are learning. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Christina, Students really buy into a course whenever they know that they can benefit from the information. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Julia, Relationsip building is extremely important in education, but we must remember to treat ALL students the same. Consistency/fairness are key. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Chanelle, I use a very simple technique as well. I let the students see me FULLY WATCHING them. I do not grade papers, get on my laptop, read, or etc. during test time. I watch my students. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Managing angry students

Hi Robert, Listening is key! We should always cover ourselves through proper documentation. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Dealing with students who shift blame to others

Hi Jennifer, When things are clear, it is a win-win situtation for the students especially and instructors alike. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Capturing student attention

Hi Melissa, Students want and need variety. The some old boring PowerPoint presentations can be way too routine causing boredom. Try scenarios, role playing, simulations, hands-on activities, etc. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Patsy, Students really appreciate being shown an example so that they can SEE exactly what is required of them in order to do well with the assignment. Patricia Scales

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