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 Miriam, Students need to realize how much dedication and time college really takes. Some of our students want to skate through college and not do what it takes to be successful. Patricia

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Suzette, What a great way to learn about each other, to bond, and to have some fun. Super way to get students to feel more comfortable. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Gregory, I agree! The student/teacher relationship should never be on a personal level. The relationship should be strictly professional. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Ho Jose, You must set your students apart so that respect is earned on your part. When students regard you as one of them, they will not respect you. Patricia

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Kylie, Great list! Tactic 4 reminds me of another old strategy, turn your paper over when you are finished. Patricia

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Twyler, When students get that they are preparing for the real world, they tend to have more of an interest in the course. Patricia

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Michael, Even though deadlines, policies, etc. are expressed in the syllabus I still remind my students. Some students need the reminders, others are fine. Patricia

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Creating a positive instructor image

Hi James, I like how you set even higher standards for yourself than what is established for the students. We are the professionals, and we should be held to higher standards. Patricia

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Capturing student attention

Hi Shiketheia, I constantly ask my sudents, do you understand, is everyone with me, are there any questions, to keep them alert. Patricia

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Roderick, Students will take advantage of every opportunity to cheat. Walking around during test time is a good practice to have in place. The instructor should not be sitting behind the desk during test time. Students will take advantage of you, if you are sitting during test time. Patricia

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