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 Diane, Wandering eyes have always been a problem, and I am sure will continue to be a problem. Spread out students as much as possible during a test and let them know and see that they are being watched. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Tammy, At my institution we operate a lot like your institution. I love the whole "CPR" philosophy. Patricia

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Class management for student success

Hi Paula, I concur! Adult students need structure too. Students deserve and need an environment that is effective for learning to take place. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi LaToya, Absolutely! I like your outlook on professionalism. Students need us to serve as role models so that they can emulate us. Patricia

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Angelina, You have the right mind set. Give it your all and all, and simply do the very best that you can; with time you will become excellent. Patricia

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Critical Thinking Activities

Hi Richard, With respiratory therapy students must know how to deal with the various scenarios. I know they are taught these various scenarios in class. A good idea for in class is to have role playing involved with the various scenarios. Students love it when we make it as real as possible in the classroom. Patricia

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi Kara, I do the same in my Professional Development class, I invite the Placement Coordinator to speak about resume writing, and I invite the Director to speak about interviewing. The students get really excited when we have the guest speakers present. The guest speakers also add validation to what I have already presented. Patricia

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Tammy, When students understand how the course will benefit them in their career, they develop a keen interest in the course. I like your main goal, afterall we are in this industry to impact lives for the better. Patricia

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Gil, What an impressive response! Rapport building with your students is very important. The connection makes for a smoother transition in the classroom. Graduates can shed a lot of light with current students to inspire and motivate them. I truly believe that excitement is contagious, and it really begins with the instructor. Patricia

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Creating a positive instructor image

Hi Genevieve, Students examine instructors very closely! Students will pick up on every thing that we do! Let's lead by example. Patricia

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