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 Cambria, Nicely stated! Distance is key in a student/teacher relationship. The roles should not be mistaken. Patricia

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Marlene, I too walk the classroom. Students need to know that they are being fully monitored. I do not sit while students are testing. I feel like I have more control standing. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Shawn, Certainly! Treat all students the same. Provide TLC to every student. Patricia

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Susie, That's right! Let them know that they are being watched. Patricia

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Timothy, Super practice! I visualized the scenarios as I read your response. Visual of this nature can certainly bring about excitement. Patricia

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Interacting with students

Hi Sherry, Interacting with students is very important. We must remember to keep things strictly professional while interacting with students. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Shawn, Absolutely, not beforehandd! Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Debi, Super idea. I really like the idea of using two want ads, especially the generic based one. I generally share want ads in my classes that pertain to their major. I will begin to incoporate a generic want ad as well. Patricia

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Joy, Super response! I concur! Personal experience stories are the best! Students enjoy hearing them, they remember them, and most of all they learn from them. Patricia

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Matthew, I like how you shed light on your classroom rules being applicable to the workplace rules. We need to continue to make things as real for our students as possible. Patricia

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