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 complaints and challenges

Hi Joseph, Making everything clear right off the bat is the best way. Students need clear and immediate expectations. Patricia

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Wanda, You and your institution do a thorough job of making course requirements clear. My institution and I do the same things. I also like to have a question/answer session about rules, policies, deadlines, procedures, etc. Patricia

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Jason, I have a simple way of reducing cheating, I let my students know that they are being watched. Patricia

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi Warren, Nothing is more motivating than to have a graduate as a guest speaker. Graduate guest speakers bring real life to classroom theory. Their stories are super! Patricia

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Avoiding common instructor mistakes

Hi Lyana, It is better to start off strict, then ease up versus doing the opposite. Starting off strict really sets the tone. Patricia

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Sean, Sadly, the cheater really is cheating themselves. Nothing is gained from cheating, if only we can get students to undertstand this. Patricia

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Cheri, Preparation is key! I always prepare a week in advanced. This has work well for my 22-year career. Patricia

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Capturing student attention

Hi Christopher, I randomly call on every student daily, therefore they know that they must be alert at all times. Patricia

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Dealing with students who shift blame to others

Hi Tonia, It is imperative to be fair and firm with all students. Whenever every student is treated the same nothing can be said. Patricia

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Shannon, The best way to minimize students cheating is to simply let students know and see that they are being watched. Patricia

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