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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Managing angry students

Hi Nancy, You simply did not know. It is not much you could have done on your part based on the unknown. I always keep my classroom door closed to minimize distratctions. You may want to try keep the door closed just for future reference. Patricia

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Analytical Thinking Activities

Hi Sara, I can see how this can actually be liked by students as well. This activity is very pratical and students must utilize their analytical skills. Patricia

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Class management for student success

Hi Megan, It is our job along with administration to produce an environment that is conducive for effective learning to take place. I am glad to know that administration handled this promptly. If we give students a reason to complain, they will. Patricia

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Critical Thinking Activities

Hi Patricio, Ensuring that students are engaged makes for an interesting lesson. Students like to be fully involved and having fun while learning. Students really do feel accountable when they are responsible for small group assignments. They feel as though they have a sense of purpose. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Ephraim, Students form opinions about us very quickly. We should be professional at all times so that our students look up to us as professionals. Patricia

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Critical Thinking Activities

Hi Charlene, I like how you put the responsibility on the student so that they feel more as to be held accountable. I am sure you have a goal in mind for each student as well. Patricia

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Creating a positive instructor image

Hi Jan, That's right, we must be the professional that we want our students to become. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Kenan, I like how you share an example, but you let your students know that you want them to go above and beyond as to what has been shown. What a great way to make your students try for even better. Patricia

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Critical Thinking Activities

Hi Paula, These are great questions to force your students to utilize their thinking cap. Students have to give these questions much thought. Patricia

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi Jackie, I like that, success inspires success! Our students have a lot going on with their outside life, anytime we can do something that will inspire them, we should. Guest speakers are very inspiring. Patricia

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