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 complaints and challenges

Hi John, It can become a real big problem if you bring your emotions into various issues, concerns, complaints, etc. as they pertain to students. Patricia

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Kim, Excellent! You do a super job trying to minimize cheating. I like the idea of you having students leaving their belongings up front. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Jeremy, I understand what you are saying! Some students want someone to be close to, but the instructor must know even with the closeness (strong rapport) that the relationship should strictly be professional in nature. Patricia

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Identifying challenging students

Hi John, I concur! Students really need to understand for every choice there is a consequence. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Trish, You are right! Students truly are not looking for another friend. They want someone they can model professionally. Patricia

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi Craig, Graduate guest speakers are the absolute best! They can shed light on a perspective of "having been there, done that." Graduate guest speakers are very motivating to current students. Patricia

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Capturing student attention

Hi Ulises, Students like being involved when learning is taking place. Whenever students know that you will require their participation, they will certainly be more alert. Patricia

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Identifying challenging students

Hi Ashley, Students are very observant. They know those students with issues that need to be dealt with by the instructor. Students want effective classroom management from the instructor. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Carol, Absolutely! Students need to know you are the leader and role model, therefore we should act as such. Patricia

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Ashley, Having a backup plan is always a good idea! Preparation is they key to success. Patricia

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