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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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi Patricia, Guest speakers can certainly reiterate the fact that there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Patricia

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Nicky, When students have a visual, great clarity is added. Patricia

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Karen, Fair enough! You thoroughly prepare your students by going above and beyond in regards to doing a brief review before the test. Students realize when you catch them, it is on them because you did your part as an instructor. Patricia

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Reducing student complaints and challenges

Hi Thomas, I love having rubrics to make grading criteria very clear, and as you mentioned, I make sure to include the grading policy on the syllabus. Holding on to students work is a life saver whenever a student disputes their grade. The graded papers are proof. Patricia

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Christa, Preparation is key! Some people are quick thinkers and there are others that must have things well thought out. Continue to be prepared, and you will have great success. Patricia

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi Carol, I agree! Students welcome guest speakers with open arms. Guest speakers generate a sense of great excitement and interest from students. Patricia

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Marge, Preparation is key! It is human nature to be nervous because you want to make an impression by doing a fabulous joy. It is okay to be nervous as long as you do not let the nervousness overtake you. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Karen, Listening to students personal problems is fine, but always remember the student/teacher relationship should be kept strictly professional. Patricia

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Eric, Very true! We get from our students what we expect. Patricia

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Kyle, Just by students knowing that you are watching them will deter cheating tremendously. Patricia

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