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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Dealing with students who shift blame to others

Hi Sherry, That's right! Excuses should not be allowed, in the real world too many buts will get you in trouble. Patricia

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Kimberly, I like the "Choose your Grade" worksheet. Students clearly see that they in in full control of their grade, and for every choice there is a consequence. Patricia

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Reducing student complaints and challenges

Hi Amy, Rubrics are excellent! Student can pretty much figure out their own grade by being given a rubrics. There is no gray when it comes to a rubric. Things are very clear. Patricia

Patricia Scales

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Reducing student complaints and challenges

Hi Amy, Rubrics are excellent! Student can pretty much figure out their own grade by being given a rubrics. There is no gray when it comes to a rubric. Things are very clear. Patricia

Patricia Scales

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Thomas, I love this spiel you give your students to get buy in into the course. You actually sold me on the course! :-) I am sure your students see the relevance after hearing this spiel. Patricia

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Felix, Students want and need clear expectations! Our students have a lot going on, and we should make them aware of things way in advanced. Patricia

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi Phil, I have witnessed the same thing. Guest speakers add validation to what we say in our lectures. Students really do believe the information coming from the guest speakers. Patricia

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi Arvice, Guest speakers are priceless, and they add great flavor to the course. Students enjoy them immensely. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Venusa, It is simple, the instructor should lead in a way so that he or she is always regarded as the authoritative figure. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Rick, I agree! Distance is important in a student/instructor relationship. As instructors, we need to be regarded as such, not their friend. Patricia

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