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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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Jim, Great job on making things clear to your students. You go above and beyond by providing a calendar with due dates for each assignment to your students. Your students should appreciate you going the extra mile. Most instructors give due dates, but it is the student's responsibility to get a calendar and document it. Patricia

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Sheena, Students really do enjoy hearing about our professional experiences as to how they relate to the professional world. I especially like how you put a spin on your stories with humor. Patricia

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Dealing with students who shift blame to others

Hi Tanya, Absolutely! We are here to talk about you and not everyone else is what I tell these type of students. Patricia

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Stephanie, Students do get really excited by hearing the isntructors professional experiences as to how they relate to the real world. Patricia

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Class management for student success

Hi Amanda, That's right! It is only fair to students for the instrutor to ensure an environment that is conducive for learning. Patricia

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Reducing student cheating

Hi David, It sounds like you are really there for your students. I let my students know as long as they put forth effort on their end I will do everything in my power to help them succeed. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Sheena, I am very friendly with my students, but I always maintain my professionalism. Students have to know that you have boundaries that they are not allowed to cross. Patricia

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi Jessica, Yes they are a go! Students love hearing graduate guest speakers stories especially because it gives them a great sense of motivation that I can do this if she/he did it. Patricia

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Class management for student success

Hi James, It is the instructor's sole responsibility to keep the class on task. Students need to obtain as much knowledge as possible in a grading period. Patricia

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Jessica, Your love for the course and the energy level you project will make the student like/respect the subject matter. Passion and excitement start at the top, which is with the instructor. Patricia

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