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 Marcia, Students need someone to show them how to be professional in every way, and that someone is the educator. Patricia

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Ashley, Being visible and monitoring the room are sure ways to minimize cheating. Patricia

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Joyce, Great ways to generate excitement from students. Students really enjoy field trips they get to see how theory is actually applied in the workplace. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Rita, That's right! We need to lead by example and establish only a student/instructor relationship. Patricia

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Involving silent students in class

Hi Patricia, Whenever possible it is a good thing to have smaller groups. Smaller groups tend to bring out the best in everyone because you are a big fish in a small pond. Patricia

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Mark, As educators we should put forth great effort to deliver presentations effectively so that our students learn from them and enjoy them. Patricia

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Carol, We have to make sure when we tell students there is no tolerance for cheating that we actually do something if they are caught cheating, otherwise students will take you for granted. Patricia

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Creating a positive instructor image

Hi Michelle, I like your outlook on this! As educators we need to lead by example, simply by practicing what we preach! Patricia

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Capturing student attention

Hi Lisa, No student likes to be put on blast. It sounds as though you handle things very professionally and tactfully. Patricia

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Debra, This is a great way to begin rapport building as well. It is amazing what you find out about each other during the activity. Patricia

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