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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Interacting with students

Hi Patricia, Students like to know that they are important, and you really care about them. Patricia

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Reducing student complaints and challenges

Hi Karen, Deal with the disruptive student. Do not let the disruptive student hinder others. Let the disruptive student know that if they cannot act professionally that you will have them removed from the room, and if need be remove them. Patricia

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Frankling, What can be done so that students understand WHY they need the course. Students need to know how they are going to benefit from taking the course. Patricia

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Barbara, I love it! What an eye opener! I suppose from this skit students fully understand why they need the course. Patricia

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Capturing student attention

Hi Franklin, Guest speakers are no doubt a breath of fresh air. They act as positive reinforcers as to what we have already taught. Students love guest speakers. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Anita, Examples are very encouraging and a super confidence builder! Use examples, students love them and really feed off of them. Patricia

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Creating a positive instructor image

Hi Franklin, I concur! Our appearance and all other areas of professionalism should be levels higher than the students. We should model the professional that we want our students to be. Patricia

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Following up with student assignments

Hi Minerva, As long as a grade is attached to the assignment whether it is pass/fail, check mark, or A/B, the grade holds the student more accountable for doing the assignment. Patricia

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Franklin, Purpose will sell a student on a course. Students need to know how they are going to benefit from the course. Patricia

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Reducing student complaints and challenges

Hi Robert, You are learning, and you are handling various situations accordingly. With time you will get better. If you are ever unsure as to how to handle a situation, consult your DOE. Patricia

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