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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Analytical Thinking Activities

Hi Alisa, This is a super approach! Students can certainly learn a lot from their peers. These three questions alone really tell you how much your students have learned. This is a great learning/testing experience for your students. Patricia

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Creating a positive instructor image

Hi Michael, That's right! Anyone can tell when the are being rushed or brushed off. We need to make our students feel as though they are the most important people in the building because afterall they are. Patricia

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Reducing student complaints and challenges

Hi Bret, Problems should be dealt with quickly and swiftly. We need to do a great job in listening to our students. Listening is certainly key. As you mentioned, we do not need to dwell, move forward and work on a resolution. Patricia

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Creating a positive instructor image

Hi Brenda, That's right! When you step foot in that door of the school all of your personal problems need to be left at the door. We need to give our students our absolute best every day. Patricia

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Donna, It is nothing like getting busted. Most are emabarrassed and will prepare honestly to try to bounce back. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Francisco, I am sure students are happier with their results after being able to see a model to go by so that they know exactly what to do to in order to get a superior grade. Patricia

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Becka, Students are sold once they see the relevance of the course as to how it applies to them professionally/personally. Patricia

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Managing angry students

Hi Mark, Angry students certainly feel that their issues are crucial. We should listen attentively to our angry students and let them fully vent. Patricia

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Involving silent students in class

Hi Dale, Silent students really come out of their shell in a smaller setting, and they have much to add to the conversation. Patricia

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Diana, Absolutely, students gain a keen sense of interest in the course if they see how they can benefit from the course personally/professionally. Patricia

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