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 Scott, Great clarity is added whenever examples are shown, and students get really excited/motivated to get started. Seeing the finished product is a great visual for students. Patricia

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Managing angry students

Hi Monica, I like the three steps mentioned. Listening is definitely key! Patricia

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Class management for student success

Hi Wray, That's right! Students should be able to learn in an environment that is conducive for learning. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Martin, Super response! When a student/teacher relationship becomes personal, problems begin to generate. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Deborah, Great way to keep students focused and excited. They have something to look forward to. Patricia

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Involving silent students in class

Hi Jacqueline, Great job! Try having a private friendly conversation with her and tell her how SMART she is and the POTENTIAL she has. Let her know you want her to get her full money's worth, therefore she needs to be vocal in class. Patricia

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Dealing with students who shift blame to others

Hi Harry, I concur! We cannot change them all, but we have to continue to try to make a positive difference. Most of our students are simply products of their environment. They do what they have seen/been taught. We must take them under our wings and mold them as best as we can. We have several students who are diamonds in the rough! Let's try to make them DIAMONDS. Patricia

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Following up with student assignments

Hi Elizabeth, Great points mentioned. As their instructor we should be caring and concerned enough to want to know how our students are grasping the concepts. Patricia

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Dealing with students who shift blame to others

Hi Jon, I like the idea of being proactive to ensure students' success. Some students have to be pushed along the way so that they can reach their overall goal. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi David, I like your attitude! We need to give our students everything we have so that they can become as quality and as successful as possible. Patricia

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