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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Showing examples of student work

Hi Gregory, With rubrics there is not much room for questioning. Everything is spelled out in black and white. Rubrics make for a smooth grading period. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Jim, I agree! You cannot play both roles and certainly should not. The instructor's role is one of very high standards and professionalism. Patricia

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Managing angry students

Hi Linda, Students need to know that we geniunely care about them! You are right, if the problem is beyond our scope, let's find help for the student. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Kimberly, I agree! Knowing the difference between the two and practicing the difference can certainly save one's career. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi William, I've seen close student/teacher relationships ruin instructors careers. The relationship should strictly be ONLY professional in nature. Patricia

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Class management for student success

Hi Mark, I totally agree! I have seen in some cases where students enter the class on Day 1 with an opinion already formed about the instructor either good or bad. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Catharine, I agree! Visual is a sure way to a better understanding. Patricia

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Analytical Thinking Activities

Hi Greg, I totally agree! I feel both the how and why are both important. Students really have a better appreciation for the how once they understand the why. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Kristin, It certainly is a fine line! You must establish boundaries, yet be personable enough so that your students will want to approach you. Patricia

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi Kathy, Having guest speakers is a great way to have students pick an expert's brain. Most of our students are very inquisitive, and this is a perfect time to ask questions about the profession that they will be going into. Patricia

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