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 complaints and challenges

Hi Teresita, Consistency is key whenever rules, policies, and procedures are in place. Whenever you deviate from regulations, you really open up a can of worms. Patricia

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Paz, Using different versions of the test is a great strategy to reduce cheating. Patricia

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Class management for student success

Hi Pamela, Class management is a necessity! All students need structure and rules, regardless of the age. Patricia

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Avoiding common instructor mistakes

Hi Tina, Students will come to your rescue at times when you make a mistake whenever they know it is just an honest mistake. Students really do understand that we are human, and we too make mistakes. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Kerri, Students love having a visual to go by! Visual adds clarity. Patricia

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Analytical Thinking Activities

Hi Kathi, Today's generation students do not know how to effectively utilize the library as a valuable resource. Institutions should have time set aside by the librarian to fully show every new student that enrolls how to effectively utilize the various resources the library has to offer. Patricia

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Bob, It is okay to be nervous as long as you do not let the nervousness overtake you. After about a minute or so, the nervousness does seem to go away. Being confident and prepared will help minimize nervousness too. Patricia

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Elaine, The set up of the classroom has a lot to do with the students ability to cheat. This is a good idea to set up the classroom so that it makes it difficult for students to cheat if you can. Patricia

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Creating a positive instructor image

Hi Hilary, I can tell by your response, you really lead by example. You are the professional that you want your students to become. Patricia

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Jerry, I absolutely agree! Excitement begins with the instructor, and it is certainly a trickle down effect. It will rub off on most of your students. Patricia

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