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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Managing angry students

Hi Ramona, Same approach I take. Listen fully, paraphrase to ensure understanding, and then try to resolve. I have found by following these steps you get more favorable results. Patricia

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Nolan, The library has ton of information that will certainly appear relevant to any field. Everyone understands the importance of the library when it comes to academics. Patricia

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi Joe, Guest speakers are great across the board. They are so ideal to motivate and inspire current students. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Laurie, I fully understand how you feel. I am a suit person. I want it to be known to a stranger that based on dress who the instructor is. Patricia

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Roy, I have found that students who make poor decisions in the classroom also make poor decisions in the workplace. Our students need to learn how to make mature, rational decisions. Patricia

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Class management for student success

Hi Laura, Establish rules on Day 1. Adults in most cases are worse than children. At my institution we have an attendance policy that pertains to being late from breaks. Perhaps, you can implement your own classroom policy about this or present an institution policy to your DOE. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Carla, You are right! You should be viewed as a professional by your students! You should as a role model for your students. Patricia

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Avoiding common instructor mistakes

Hi Patricia, I totally agree! I can tell you lead by example. Your students are fortunate to have a true professional as their instructor. Patricia

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Class management for student success

Hi James, Students really and truly deserve the best student experience, and as instructors we are to ensure this happens by providing great classroom management. Students expect us and want us to manage the classroom effectively. Patricia

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Cheri, In accounting students tend to get the course relevancy based on tracking financial resources. Patricia

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