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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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Sabine, A student-teacher relationship should be kept strictly professional. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi David, That's right, treat every student the same. Do not potray to have favorites. Distance is important in a student-teacher relationship. Patricia

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Susan, You can: Bring in classified ads Mention their potential income in the field Have your Career Placement person to speak about the jobs Have a graduate as a guest speaker who is working in the field Take field trips Create an impressive PowerPoint about the field Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Emilie, What super ways to maintain your level of professionalism and to establish boundaries. Age is only an issue if you act immature and unprofessional. I was 23 years old when I started in this industry, and age was never an issue because I ALWAYS acted as a professional. Patricia

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Michael, These are awesome ways to get your students to buy in. You go to great lengths to sell your students on the career. I love the idea of bringing in a graduate guest speaker that is working; this is a great way to generate motivation from your students. Patricia

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Identifying challenging students

Hi Kathleen, Yes, let her know your thoughts about her actions and behavior. I bet she will be receptive to what you have to say in a private setting because you will handle the conversation very professionally and tactfully. Patricia

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Karen, Distributing a calendar is a great idea! Our adult students with so many other responsibilities would appreciate having a calendar with due dates. It will surprise you to see how your students will utilize their calendar on a daily basis to prepare for upcoming assignments. Patricia

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Critical Thinking Activities

Hi Jose, Awesome variety to encourage critical thinking. Students enjoy active learning. It amazes me to see the energy and thought process of the students involved whenever they are required to think critically. Patricia

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Identifying challenging students

Hi Andrea, I strongly agree! Students will only do what we allow them to do. Send students home if they are out of dress code, reprimand the students accordingly if they break rules. In the real world employers will not put up with them breaking rules. They will lose their job. If instructors cannot enforce rules, deal with them accordingly as well. Patricia

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Reducing student complaints and challenges

Hi Jason, After a while, I think most of us become better at handling complaints. We really learn after time. Patricia

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