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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Reducing student cheating

Hi Ronald, If students are in the position to cheat, some students will take advantage to do so. As mentioned, take steps to reduce cheating such as space between students, variations of tests, and essay tests to name a few. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Isabel, Maintaining a professional distance with students is key. Instructors have to know when to have students to back off. Patricia

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Identifying challenging students

Hi Blake, I have come to realize that students are opinionated regardless. I like the stance you taking dealing with this issue. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Judy, Absolutely! I totally agree. The instructor has to make their presence known, otherwise students will think that they control the classroom. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Gary, Students expect, want, and need us to project a professional image. Most of our students learn professionalism from us. Patricia

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Capturing student attention

Hi Tara, Having a field trip within a grading period is a great tool to pounce on throughout the module to bring about excitement and hold interest. Patricia

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Avoiding common instructor mistakes

Hi Blake, I concur! Practicing makes an instructor even that much more effective. Patricia

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Avoiding common instructor mistakes

Hi Candis, Preparation is key! When a surprise does come, never let the students see you sweat. Patricia

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Creating a positive instructor image

Hi Jennifer, Yes, you certainly cannot wait to start any later. The establishment has to be made from the very beginning. Patricia

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Creating a positive instructor image

Hi Tonia, Great! Sounds like you do what is suppose to be done as an instructor. Preparation is the key to success in education. Patricia

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