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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Involving silent students in class

Hi Sandra, This is a great way to get all students involved. Students have an option, and I will suppose most silent students will opt for the one-on-one. Patricia

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Identifying challenging students

Hi James, Have a firm serious talk one-on-one with each student and let them know about their distractions and the repercussions. Patricia

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Cecelia, This is a great experience whenever an inexperienced instructor can shadow a seasoned instructor. Experience is truly the best teacher! Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Ann, Professionalism is a must! Students truly give you the utmost respect when you are regarded by them as a professional. Patricia

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Matthew, What a clever way to make use of the technology that is available. This generation loves technology and is very engaged by it. Patricia

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Capturing student attention

Hi Todd, Great, at least you are very conscious of this, and you make an effort to involve every student. Patricia

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Dealing with students who shift blame to others

Hi Wayne, Shifting blame is not the way to go. Students must learn how to accept responsibility for their own actions. We must help students to realize whenever they are shifting blame, and get them to look at things from a different perspective. Patricia

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Interacting with students

Hi Mary, Interaction with all students is a must. You are right on point. Every student needs to feel a sense of importance. Patricia

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Class management for student success

Hi Veronique, Super response! As an educator it is our responsibility to ensure an environment that is conducive for learning. Students need and expect to have a controlled enviroment that is fully managed by the instructor. Patricia

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Following up with student assignments

Hi Larry, Grading period can be overwhelming, but it is the nature of the profession. With teaching comes grading. For some assignments, perhaps you can even give an effort grade or base the assignment on a point system, thus decreasing the amount of time spent. Patricia

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