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 Henry, Great list for ways to reduce cheating. Patricia

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Robert, My CPR instructors make this same point, "You may have to one day perform CPR on your loved one." This statement is definitely an eye opener. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Henry, Students clearly see it whenever favoritism is shown. As stated, having favorites cause way too many problems. Patricia

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Reducing student complaints and challenges

Hi Meridith, Treat everyone the same, and this type of practice will miminize complaints/challenges to very little. Patricia

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Jenny, Super! Whenever you can tie the lesson/objectives to real events, students get it! Patricia

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Reducing student complaints and challenges

Hi Angela, Timeliness is very important when complaints and challenges come about. Students need to and want to know that we are listening to them. Never ignore the concern. Patricia

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Beth, Students need to know and have great appreciation when they know that the course will be useful. Patricia

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Managing angry students

Hi Paul, I simply let my angry students vent in a private setting without any interruptions from my part, and most of the time when they have finished venting they feel better. Listening is a must! Patricia

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Interacting with students

Hi Christopher, Nicely responded to! Students really do matter! They really are the most important people in the building, and we should make them feel as such. Patricia

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Critical Thinking Activities

Hi Dawn, The more real we can make it for students, the better. Students must be able to critically solve problems on the job, therefore we can have them practice this skill while in college. Patricia

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