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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Managing angry students

Hi Monika, I have realized as they are writing, they begin to calm down as well. It is a great calming method for angry students. Patricia

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Walter, Classified ads serve as a great way to get students to see the relevance as to why they are learning certain things. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Richard, The examples serve as great visuals. Students get really excited whenever they can see something. Patricia

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Creating a positive instructor image

Hi Marina, I concur! The perfect mixture for learning is to have fun while learning is taking place. Patricia

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Creating a positive instructor image

Hi John, It is obvious you know the role of a professional. Thank you for being a role model for our students. Patricia

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Douglas, You are on point! Do not accuse, have concrete evidence, and follow the school's policy regarding violation of the honor code. Patricia

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Dealing with students who shift blame to others

Hi Michelle, Great example to use! I like how you try to get the students to see that they are in full control of their actions. Patricia

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Identifying challenging students

Hi Allen, I have a simple rule, during class time students are not to get on the computer to check their emails, Facebook, and/or a myriad of other things, otherwise they will be excused from the room and marked absent as well as all assignments for that day will be marked 0. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Charlene, That's right! Be the adult,yet the professional. Do not befriend students. Patricia

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Karena, Yes, take care of it as soon as it starts. Do not let it linger. Patricia

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