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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Reducing student cheating

Hi Delmera, With all the testing software out today, creating various versions of a test is painless. In a matter of minutes you can create a different version of a test. Scrambling tests questions is also easy to do. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Carol, I agree! BIG mistake, when students view you as having favorites. Favoritism is frowned upon by students. Be professional, and treat ALL students the same. Patricia

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi Rebecca, I agree! Guest speakers have great stories to share with students as they relate to book theory. Patricia

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Thomas, Your students are very fortunate to have you as their instructor. Sharing real life experiences with students really shed light on a lot of practical things. Students are interested in hearing the stories that are applicable to the course content. Patricia

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi Jo Ann, I agree! Guest speakers really validate and reinforce what was said in the lecture. Students tend to believe guest speakers and take what they say to heart. Patricia

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Following up with student assignments

Hi Linda, You have to let students know that every assignment is crucial to their grade by following up with the assignment. No assignment should be given just for the sake of giving an assignment. Patricia

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Capturing student attention

Hi Yuliya, Students like it when variation is involved in teaching methods. The more creative you are, the more interested students are in the lecture. Patricia

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Capturing student attention

Hi Luequiten, Students love to have fun while learning. Students tend to retain more and become more involved whenever excitement is taking place while learning. Patricia

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi William, Students enjoy role play and other critical thinking exercises that are applicable to the lesson. Patricia

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Karen, CONTRACT means business. Students understand how serious things are when a signature is secured. Students are now held accountable for knowing what is required of them by signing the contract. Patricia

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