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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Identifying challenging students

Hi Natasha, Great methods to utilize in order to keep everyone involved. I like how you pair your students. Patricia

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Reducing student complaints and challenges

Hi Craig, I like to go over grade assignments with students so that they can fully understand why they got the grade, and why they got a question wrong. I like to be proactive when it comes to assignments to minimize complaints. Patricia

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Involving silent students in class

Hi Debra, It sounds like you have really come a long way with your shyness, just look at you, you are now teaching. You talk every day in front of groups. I am sure you know best how to deal with shy students because you were once shy. Patricia

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Norma, Awesome response! Confidence is a major factor when it comes to controlling axiety. The more confidence you have, the smoother the delivery. Patricia

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Class management for student success

Hi Craig, It sounds as though you do a thorough job of making course requirements clear. Students really need to know on DAY 1 what is required of them so that they know how to move forward from the beginning. Patricia

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Identifying challenging students

Hi Patricia, Having a policy pertaining to cell phones will have less disruptions. I can imagine how the environment would be if my institution did not have a policy in place for cell phones. Patricia

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Linda, Getting things off to a good start is crucial. Whenever the tone is smooth from the beginning, you can look forward to a great grading period. Patricia

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Christopher, Preparation is essential. I like to go in a head of time if possible to get my room setup as well. Patricia

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Creating a positive instructor image

Hi Laura, Absolutely! You look the part. Students have someone to look up to. Patrica

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Capturing student attention

Hi Benny, What a great mixture whenever you can lecture and demonstrate at the same time. Visuals are a sure way to capture attention. Patricia

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