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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Creating a positive instructor image

Hi Sheila, You are right! Students can quickly tell if you are thoroughly prepared! Preparation is a must! Patricia

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Managing angry students

Hi Medhin, It certainly is better done after class. Never let the angry student keep other students from learning. You may even have to let the angry student wait up front until class is over or break time becomes available. Patricia

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Tammy, I like how you make it real because they are good and bad on every job. We must give our students realistic information. Patricia

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Lori, You are thorough to me! Your students certainly cannot use not understanding or I did not know as an excuse. Patricia

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Capturing student attention

Hi Jennifer, Incorporating fun while learning is a perfect combination. Students love playing games. Patricia

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Kathy, There is a rule in my class that students are not allowed to use their calculator on their cell phone during class time.

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Unique, I like the idea about seating. Instructors can even assign seats during each test date. Patricia

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Debbie, I really like the idea of using an all essay test when possible. Essay tests are extremely hard to cheat on. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Robert, Students like having guidelines. Great clarity is added whenever examples are shown. Patricia

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Denisha, What-if's can really put you in a frantic mode. Preparation is key. Patricia

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