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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Showing examples of student work

Hi Randy, Visual gives students the belief that yes I can do this, and they are motivated to do it. Patricia

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Capturing student attention

Hi Jennifer, Yes! On your feet and teaching with great energy. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Jeanne, Showing students examples can give them a push to get started. Give students a speil about using their creativity to create their project, let them know their project is not to look like yours or else... Patricia

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Jennifer, Having a professional relationship with students is definitely a plus. There is nothing like a good open line of communication between the two. Students need to know that you are personable and approachable. Patricia

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Dealing with students who shift blame to others

Hi Douglas, I am a firm believer in giving my students reminders so that they can not shift the blame. It will be their own fault, if they do not produce. Patricia

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Tracy, Very interesting and what a great way to generate excitment from your students. You old dad and grandpa big they help you sell the course, super! Patricia

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Jim, Students should be reprimanded for cheating. At my institution at the minimum students fail the course. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Jennifer, Yes it is. Classroom management is solely the instuctor's responsibility. Patricia

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Norma, I think it is a great idea! Anytime you can utilize technology in a helpful way do so because this generation is certainly technology driven. Patricia

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Reducing student complaints and challenges

Hi Michelle, What great ways to let your students know that you are there for them. I really like how you get input from your students in order to make things better. Patricia

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