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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Reducing student cheating

Hi David, These tactics have proven to be very effective in order to reduce cheating. Also, make sure all electronic devices are put away, especially cell phones. Patricia

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Managing angry students

Hi Marina, I concur! Negativity period is contagious. Listiening is key when it comes to an angry student. Patricia

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Creating a positive instructor image

Hi Kim, Just by this response alone I can tell that you are a true professional, and you really care about your students. Students need to know that we are there for them to help them succeed. Patricia

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Class management for student success

Hi Arlene, Absolutely! The instructor has to be in control. Students deserve as environment that is conducive for learning to take place. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Donte, As an instructor, your role should never be mistaken if you carry yourself as a professional in every way. Students need a professional to emulate. Patricia

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Identifying challenging students

Hi Cindy, You are right, cell phones are a big challenge these days! I like how you share this point of view with your students from a job perspective. We have a no cell phone policy at my institution, thus allowing us to have very minimal cell phone concerns. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Alicia, Yes they will. Students should know at all times that they are they student, and you are the instructor. Once student's get each person's role they should not be a reason for the students to cross the line. All kinds of problems begin if students are allowed to cross the line. Patricia

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Karianne, Students gain a great sense of excitement for the course whenever the instructor can share practical stories/experiences. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Timothy, We have to be role models for our students. Some of our students have no one else to look up to other than us. We have to be the professional that we want our students to be. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Don I agree! It is the instructor's responsiblity to ensure an environment that is conducive to learning. Patricia

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