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 Sultana, Students seem more prepared and relaxed whenever they have a thorough review before the exam. A thorough review can help reduce the desire to cheat. Patricia

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Henry, Students generate great excitement when they understand what they are learning can be utilized in the real world. Patricia

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi Deborah, Guest speakers certainly do motivate our students. Our students need as much motivation as they can get to help keep them focused. Patricia

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Monica, To set a positive tone on Day 1 is very important. Students want to continue to come back for more. Students enjoy learning while having fun. Patricia

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Capturing student attention

Hi John, Make an assignment applicable to the lesson where the students can use the internet via cell phone. Allow the students to take notes utlizing notepad on their cell phone. If the assignment is math related allow the students to use the calculator on the cell phone. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi James, The student/teacher relationship should remain professional at all times. Students are not looking for another buddy, they are looking for an educator to educate them. Patricia

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Capturing student attention

Hi Kleinkauf, You are right! We have to keep inattentive students on their toes by letting them know that they are subject to be called upon at any given moment. Patricia

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Involving silent students in class

Hi Jackie, The growth of a shy student can be priceless. The confidence is there now, and the shy student likes the spotlight. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Ken, Seeing is believing! Students have more confidence that they can do the assignment once being shown an example. Patricia

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Managing angry students

Hi Nancy, I understand! You just simply do the best you can based on what you have to work with. Patricia

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