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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Creating a positive instructor image

Hi Susan, A backup plan is vital. Sometimes things really do not always go as planned. As an instructor, you must be able to roll with mishaps. Patricia

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Capturing student attention

Hi Yaneidis, Students seem to really enjoy small group activities. I have seen great interaction from group activities, and I have witnessed much learning taking place as well. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Sandra, When students look at you as their equal, this is certainly not good. They will not give you the respect that you deserve as their instructor. Patricia

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Critical Thinking Activities

Hi Kathy, I am sure your students enjoy this case study because it is so practical. Students tend to really like doing things that they will encounter in the real world. Super way to get them to think and apply what they have learned. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Roger, I believe in keeping things strictly professional with students until they graduate. After they graduate, if I choose to invite them over for a family cookout, this action is fine because the student is now a graduate and can really become my friend at this point. Patricia

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Dealing with students who shift blame to others

Hi Patricia, Great approach! I like how you make them see that they are soley at fault, and therefore for each choice there is a consequence. Patricia

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Analytical Thinking Activities

Hi Ripsime, I like to assign groups whenever group projects are assigned to ensure academic abilities are balanced as well. I make sure to also have someone who has leadership ability in the group as well. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Julius, As professionals we must look and act the part of a professional so that our students can learn professionalism from us. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Melissa, The line is fine in education. As instructors, we should keep the business with students as strictly professional so that nothing is misconstrued. Patricia

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Critical Thinking Activities

Hi Don, This is certainly a great approach to get students to really put some thought into what they are doing. I especially like how they are allowed to submit rough drafts for review/critique. Patricia

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