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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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi Channie, It is a great and positive connection between guest speaker and students. Super way to ensure that there is a light at the end of the tunnel to students. Patricia

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Capturing student attention

Hi Shanna, I have come to realize that students feed off of energy. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Eleanor, Respect is a must in education. We should lead in a way that will make our students want to respect us. Patricia

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Dealing with students who shift blame to others

Hi Deanna, I like how you keep a running list of excuses from your students and share the list with them if need be so that they realize that they are a person filled with different excuses. I will let them know that excuses will not fly in the real world. Patricia

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Molly, Excellent ways of ensuring clarty. I like how you spark the students curiosity with a teaser to entice them to return the next day. Patricia

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Capturing student attention

Hi James, Using a puzzle is a sure way to have students get focused and gather their thoughts. Most puzzles can be challenging, which allows for greater attention to be designated. Patricia

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi Victor, Guest speakers are priceless and very valuable. Guest speakers can speak from a very real and practical perspective. Patricia

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Managing angry students

Hi Deanna, Listening is key! Sometimes all a student has to do is vent to feel better. Patricia

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Reducing student complaints and challenges

Hi Jana, Impressive listing of ways to reduce concerns from students. Listening is certainly a key factor. Patricia

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Stan, Being comfortable with anything is a sure way to miminize anxiety. Confidence is key as well. Patricia

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