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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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Daniel, I have experienced students pushing for special treatment regardless. Patricia

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Respected and/or Liked Instructor

Do you consider yourself to be an instructor that is respected, an instructor that is liked, or both? I consider myself to be an instructor that is well respected and well liked. First and foremost, I would much rather be respected by students than liked by them because I am not in the profession to win a popularity contest. I am in the profession to educate so that I can help change lives for the better. It is great when both exist, but the more important of the two is RESPECT.

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Dealing with students who shift blame to others

Hi John, You are right! Students have to be met with privately to discuss this matter. The intructor has to have a great sense of understanding. Patricia

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Richard, Wow! I like your tests format. You have a system in place that will automatically determine if a student is cheating. I simply tell my students they are being watched. Patricia

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Linda, Preparation plays a vital role in teaching! I like to prepare a week in advanced for all of my classes. The more prepared you are, the more confidence you will have. Patricia

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Richard, What a great icebreaker. This is a sure way to ease the tension and pressure students suffer from on Day 1. Patricia

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Leslie, They sure do enjoy real world experiences outside of the classoom. Students want to know how things are like in the real world. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Jennifer, It also provides a greater level of clarity. Patricia

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Peggy, Yes, it will work online as well. It is a super icebreaker that is enjoyed by all. Patricia

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Capturing student attention

Hi Kenneth, Super idea! I make it a point to call on every student daily to keep their attention, most of the time I call on students more than once during the period. Patricia

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