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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Interacting with students

Hi Joe, I love the different quotes. They are so true. You have to get to know your students by interacting one-on-one. Patricia

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Managing angry students

Hi Jennifer, All policies should be upheld whether students like them or not. There will be policies at work that they may not like, but they must either conform or else... Patricia

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Identifying challenging students

Hi Kristy, It is certainly challenging whenever a student really and truly have no interest in being in school and they are there because someone is making them. We have to do our best to encourage and motivate them as much as we can. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Freda, Competition can be a good thing in my opinion. It can make a student want to go above and beyond. Patricia

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Identifying challenging students

Hi Maureen, Instructors will vent to each other. Do not let the frustration by others lower your motivation. Be open minded and give it your best. Patricia

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Elizabeth, Students love to have fun while learning. I like how you add the fun side by showing movie clips. Patricia

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Tracy, Visuals are always a great way to generate excitement. Technology is a big hit in today's society. Generation Y gets motivated from technology. Patricia

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Avoiding common instructor mistakes

Hi Douglas, I have seen that most of your new/newer instructors either struggle with trying to be too nice or trying to make their mark by being extremely tough. It is hard for new/newer instructor to find a happy median. Patricia

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Dealing with students who shift blame to others

Hi Joe, Sometimes is is just absolutely necessary to have a one-on-one serious conversation, but this method gives you an alternative. Patricia

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Capturing student attention

Hi Fedele, You are right! These are certainly tactics to utilize to keep students alert. I randomly call on all of my students every day. Patricia

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