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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Following up with student assignments

Hi Sherry, We must lead by example. Putting things off and not doing things within a timely manner is not the message you want to send to students. Patricia

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Avoiding common instructor mistakes

Hi Harold, Changes are bound to happen, but try to stick to your plans as much as possible. Students need structure and great guidance. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Ann, Absolutely, it is just as important for students to know what not to do as it is for them to know what to do. Patricia

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Karen, I make great use of my board for due dates and reminders. I also like to call on students randomly to see if they know the assignments that are due before I write them down. Patricia

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Following up with student assignments

Hi Roy, Great pattern for teaching...you have it! This in my opinion is an effective way for students to learn. Patricia

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Managing angry students

Hi Joseph, This should not be tolerated. Higher administration needs to deal with this student very firmly and a matter of factly. Patricia

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Earl, I like the idea of showing a variety of examples, good and bad, therefore students have a full understanding as to what is expected of them. Patricia

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Identifying challenging students

Hi Becky, Make it known policies are not debateable. Students either follow them or else. If a student becomes disruptive/disrespectful remove them from your class. Patricia

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Ramona, Whenever you encounter a large class, try utilizing different versions of the test. Also, you must watch closely for cheaters in a large class. Patricia

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Interacting with students

Hi Arlene, Discussing topics of this nature is fine as long as you can maintain control. Patricia

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