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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Dealing with students who shift blame to others

Hi Peter, I like to use the family-oriented atmosphere as a style of the class. I tell my students we are all one big family except during test time. We cannot help each other during test time. Patricia

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Reducing student complaints and challenges

Hi Lydia, I let my students know on Day 1 if the course is an extremely challenging course. I also let them know the importance of attendance in order to understand the complex concepts. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Karl, I have also seen higher scores on assignments by sharing examples with students. Students know exactly what to do. Patricia

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Following up with student assignments

Hi Pamela, I like to give my students very quick feedback on assignments so that they can know how they have done. Following up on assignments helps the instructor and student to know if concepts are being grasped. Patricia

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Sheretta, I get buy in from my students by sharing with them how the course is going to be beneficial to their career. Patricia

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Following up with student assignments

Hi Pamela, That's right! Our students need to feel that they really matter because they really do. Our students need positive role models to look up to as well. Patricia

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Meher, I have discovered that cell phones can be a big help to students when trying to cheat on a test. I too make sure cell phones are put away during test time. Patricia

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Liset, It is important to share with students on Day 1 your background. Students are more at ease whenever they know you are well qualified for the position. Patricia

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi Robert, Guest speakers are no doubt motivating and inspiring. They give students a burst of energy. Students need to hear from another professional other than the instructor all the time. Patricia

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Dealing with students who shift blame to others

Hi Karl, I always try to turn these scenarios from this type of student as to how it would be handled on the job. Students tend to visualize things better when you make it pertain to the job setting. Patricia

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