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 Esther, Absolutely! Professionalism says alot about you as a person as well as a professional. Patricia

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Harry, Another great tactic to help reduce cheating. I encourage students to not allow others to cheat from them. I let my students know if they willingly let someone cheat from them, they are just as guilty. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Scott, I concur! Even adult students appreciate rules, policies and procedures. They like and need structure. Patricia

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Capturing student attention

Hi Michelle, Students tend to really enjoy the hands-on examples. Generation Y is a very technological and hands-on generation. Patricia

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Dealing with students who shift blame to others

Hi Deborah, I like this approach! Every action a student takes should be put into perspective to the workplace. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Carrie, I concur! The instructor should always be regarded as the professional, therefore you must watch your every move and behave as a professional. Patricia

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Managing angry students

Hi Lois, Listening is key! Listening seems to really minimize the anger. Patricia

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Mary, Hands-on teaching has proven to be such an effective method. When the hands-on approach is utilized, you really reach all learners by explaining (auditory learner), by showing (visual learner), and by doing (kinesthetic learner). Patricia

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Richele, Mentioning the words "good paying jobs" is certainly a great way to generate excitement! Money motivates students! Patricia

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Managing angry students

Hi Daniel, I concur! Listening is key! Listening has proven to serve as a great solver. Patricia

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