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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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Robert, Your students are very fortunate to have you as their instructor. You can teach from a very real perspective and share applicable stories to the content. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Ghia, We are some of our students ONLY role models. We must lead by example. Patricia

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Ellen, Honesty is the best policy. Whenever you do not know an answer, it is best to admit that you do not know. Students will respect you more for being honest. Students can tell when you are fluffing, and they will lose respect for you. I like it how you involve everyone in finding the answer, and everyone benefits from learning the answer. Patricia

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Class management for student success

Hi Susan, Great response! Classroom management is essential to effective learning. The instructor must produce an environment that is conducive for learning to occur. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Stacey, Distance is everything in a student/teacher relationship. The relationship must be kept professional to avoid problems. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Ted, Your thoughts are identical to mine! Wait until after the student graduates to befriend them. Students need role models to look up to while in school, not another friend. Patricia

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Isaac, Whenever students fully understand how the course is going to help them in the workplace they develop a keen interest in the course. Patricia

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Tameral, I like your effort in reducing cheating. These are great tactics to utilize. I especially like how you change your exams every semester. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Ruth, That's right! The student/instructor relationship should be kept strictly professional. Patricia

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Managing angry students

Hi Jill, Great advice! I tell my students all the time you have to be smarter than you are angry. Listening is key! Some students simply need to vent. Patricia

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