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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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi Bruce, Envisioning is a big part of being successful. I like the idea of bringing in the paralegal so that students can pick their brain and see themselves serving as a practicing paralegal. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Ronda, Absolutely! Students did not enroll for us to befriend them. They enrolled for us to educate them. Patricia

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Deborah, Super! This practice is so effective to watch for cheaters. I also like to make my students clear their desk of unneeded items, including cell phones and water bottles. Patricia

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi Joseph, I am sure it would be just as effective online, but I have no idea as to how to make it work. Perhaps, you can get the guest speaker to put their presentation on YouTube and utlize the guest speaker this way. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Angela, It is a great way to ease fear and build confidence. Patricia

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Angela, I hear you, make it know from the beginning to avoid problems in the end. Patricia

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Involving silent students in class

Hi Lauraine, You're right! Silent students most of the time have a lot to offer. Trying giving them a key role while in groups small or large. Patricia

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Interacting with students

Hi Judy, I agree! As instructors, we should make it a point to interact with all students everyday. I make it point to greet and make small talk with all of my students daily. Patricia

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Class management for student success

Hi Glenn, I too am a 20-year veteran, and I am certainly learning each day as well. It sounds as though you and I have the same outlook when it comes to teaching. I stress to the new instructors the importance of teaching on the hour. Once you set the precedence your students will either sink or swim. Patricia

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Following up with student assignments

Hi Eric, Students deserve to get timely feedback from their assignments. I've known some instructors to keep student assignments for more than a month. I try to return graded papers the next meeting period, even if it is the next day. Patricia

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