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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Capturing student attention

Hi Joyce, I like it! I really like how you make it real from things in the general area; I am sure students can relate even more because they are familiar with the area. Patricia

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Reducing student complaints and challenges

Hi Joshua, Excellent response! There is no magical formula to eliminating complaints/challenges, but we can be as proactive as possible. Always be ready for those students who will question their grade; we generally know who they are. Patricia

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Managing angry students

Hi Shawna, Listening is a must. I have had angry students to tell me thank you for simply listening. Listening can sometimes make things all better. Patricia

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Capturing student attention

Hi Bob, Moving around the room as an excellent tactic to utilize to keep students focused. Patricia

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Critical Thinking Activities

Hi Patricia, These are enjoyable activities, and students must engage in critical thinking. Anytime we can make activites real and fun, and students are learning, we should. Having fun while learning is the perfect combination. Patricia

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Managing angry students

Hi Jon, Some angry students simply just need to vent, and venting makes them feel so much better. Listening is key! Patricia

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Creating a positive instructor image

Hi Cherry, Punctuality is very important. If we expect our students to be on time, we certainly have to be on time. Patricia

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Interacting with students

Hi Bob, Your speil to your students is very inviting. I can see how your students become more open after being told this. I am sure you students know that you care. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Shanna, Absolutely! The student/teacher relationship should be strictly business. Patricia

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Creating a positive instructor image

Hi Karl, It is always good to try to get the student to come up with the answer if they can, at some point if you determine that they really do not know the answer, help the student along the way. Patricia

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